Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

IVEL GARDENS, SG18 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVEL GARDENS, SG18 0AN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SG18 0AN is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59). Property prices are trending down 29.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG18 0AN is a mixed residential area on Ivel Gardens, 0.4km from Biggleswade in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SG18 0AN is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £565k, down 29.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00177168 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG18 0AN. The average age is 59.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

10 sales · Mean £ 525,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SG18 0AN is above average at 102 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.

Shoplifting76
Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour49
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order26

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils0.3 km
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Lawnside Academy

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.2 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.3 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils1.3 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • City Point0.4 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.3 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Manor0.5 km
  • The Rose Inn0.4 km
  • Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.2 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.3 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.3 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Cafe Eight0.3 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pizza King0.4 km
  • Sheff's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade0.7 km
  • Sandy4.2 km
  • Arlesey6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivel Gardens0.1 km
  • Ivel Gardens0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km