Ivel Close, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9RW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG18 9RW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.4%	51.8%	3.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.6%	48.2%	-3.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SG18 9RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.4%	24.4%	4.0%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	53.8%	-7.8%	44.2%	9.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.4%	9.2%	2.8%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	8.8%	10.5%	1.7%	6.1%	4.4%

Health

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	40.1%	48%	7.9%	48.4%	-0.4%
Good health	43.2%	33.3%	-9.9%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	13.2%	16.1%	2.9%	12.7%	3.4%
Bad health	3.1%	2.5%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	18%	19.5%	1.5%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	10%	-4.0%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	12%	-4.4%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.4%	-0.2%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	15.8%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	32%	34%	2.0%	33.8%	0.2%
Other	2.8%	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.2%	95%	-2.2%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	97.9%	94.9%	-3.0%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	1%	3.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	94.3%	-2.6%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.7%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	76.7%	10.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	51.6%	46.2%	5.4%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Ivel Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivel Close was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ivel Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 193rd highest crime rate of 874 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,400

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SG18 9RW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ivel Close are based on 44 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ivel Close, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9RW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SG18 9RW

Average Price
£457,084

Semi-Detached
£933,256

Terraced
£398,362

Detached
£563,503

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,686

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ivel Close

Average Price
£423,118

Semi-Detached
£951,466

Terraced
£448,083

Detached
£568,993

Flats/Maisonettes
£204,596

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ivel CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Rivermead Court Ivel Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£230,000	2026-03-30	£230,000
9 Ivel Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2026-02-20	£399,224
9 Rivermead Court Ivel Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£208,000	2025-09-05	£205,873
7 Rivermead Court Ivel Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£218,000	2023-07-19	£219,817
2 Rivermead Court Ivel Close, Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£212,500	2022-12-08	£205,085

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SG18 9RW

Employment

SG18 9RW 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SG18 9RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Information and communication	11
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Lawns Nursery School The Baulk , SG18 0PT	- not rated	4,938 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Arlesey Nursery School and Childcare Centre High Street , SG15 6SL	- not rated	5,000 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langford Lower School Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA	- not rated	1,141 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langford Village Academy Church Street , Langford SG18 9QA	3out of 4	1,366 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Raynsford VC Lower School Park Lane , SG16 6AT	- not rated	2,212 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Raynsford Church of England Academy Park Lane , SG16 6AT	3out of 4	2,212 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints VA CofE Lower School Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES	- not rated	2,525 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	2,050 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS	3out of 4	3,581 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Samuel Whitbread Community College Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS	- not rated	3,581 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratton Upper School and Community College Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB	- not rated	4,921 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stratton School Eagle Farm Road , SG18 8JB	- not rated	4,921 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henlow VC Middle School Church Road , SG16 6AN	- not rated	2,050 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holmemead Middle School Mead End , SG18 8JU	- not rated	4,123 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS	3out of 4	4,170 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Etonbury Middle School Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS	- not rated	4,170 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB	3out of 4	4,851 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ivel Valley School & College Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	3out of 4	5,285 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hitchmead School Hitchmead Road , SG18 0NL	- not rated	5,438 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Watering Can/Cherry Lane Garden Centre	Cherry Lane Garden Centre, High Street		330 yd
Langford Hideaway	30C High Street, Langford		612 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spice Lounge	126 Church Street, Langford		746 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Langford Football Club LANGFORD ROAD	grass pitches	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.