High Street is in Broom, Biggleswade and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG18 9NA is located in the Northill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Broom, Biggleswade, SG18 9NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG18 9EU, SG18 9NH, SG18 9ND, SG18 9NR, SG18 9NL, SG18 9NJ, SG18 9NP, SG18 9NB, SG18 9NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 9NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 31.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 49.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 18% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 13.2% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 26.3% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 97.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Northill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Northill and the 302nd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 High Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-02-28 | £644,651 |
| 81 High Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2024-09-20 | £287,838 |
| 67 High Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-05-24 | £320,339 |
| 35 High Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2024-04-11 | £773,283 |
| 69 High Street, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-01-27 | £281,600 |
SG18 9NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SG18 9NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southill Lower School School Lane , Southill SG18 9JA | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School Brunts Lane , SG18 0LY | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy Manor Place , Upper Caldecote SG18 9DA | 1out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawnside Academy Lawnside , SG18 0LX | 2out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Academy Mead End , SG18 8JU | 3out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Upper School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB | 2out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | 3out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School Potton Road , SG18 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL | 3out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn (Broom) Ltd | 23 High Street, Broom | 2 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.