SG18 0AL is a mixed residential area on Shortmead Street, 0.3km from Biggleswade in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
Within the SG18 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00087799 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AL.
288
47
£ 48,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG18 0AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 47, SG18 0AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 10.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG18 0AL. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 160,000
36 sales · Mean £ 154,930
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SG18 0AL is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School
Lawnside Academy
Biggleswade Academy
Stratton Upper School
Ivel Valley School & College
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- City Point0.2 km
- Lilbea Group Limited0.2 km
- Poundland0.2 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Manor0.4 km
- The Rose Inn0.2 km
- Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.2 km
- Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Biggles Lounge0.1 km
- Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.2 km
- Indian Monsoon0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Cafe Eight0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blaze0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Pizza King0.3 km
- Sheff's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stratton Cottage0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Biggleswade0.5 km
- Sandy4.2 km
- Arlesey6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ivel Gardens0.0 km
- Ivel Gardens0.0 km
- ASDA0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG180AL · Data under Open Government Licence