Area Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SG18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SG18 postcode area.

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Population

30,897

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,420 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 42, SG18 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £370k. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

home £370,794 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG18 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, covering 746 active and 232 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SG18 (18%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (15%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SG18 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SG18 are around £370k, up 2.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SG18 at 188 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SG18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1979
Anti-social behaviour1007
Shoplifting575
Other theft438
Criminal damage and arson420

school Local Schools

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Southill Lower School

Good68 pupils
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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils
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Dunton CofE VC Lower School

Outstanding63 pupils
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils
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Langford Village Academy

Good208 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • TK Maxx
  • Greggs PLC
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd
  • Langford Post Office & Londis Store
  • Lilbea Group Limited
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Biggleswade United Football Club
  • Biggleswade Youth Club
  • Biggleswade & District Conservative Club
  • Biggleswade RUF & Associated Clubs
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Applegreen Biggleswade Greggs
  • BG's Country Store & Cafe
  • Dunton Recreation Association
  • Gather & Gather by CH&CO Catering Ltd
  • Krafty Shed Ltd
  • + 36 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Classic Foods PVT Ltd
  • Beego's Sandwich Bar
  • Blaze
  • Caprinos Pizza
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's