Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AP.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG18 0AP 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SG18 0AP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

SG18 0AP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00087799 (shared with 14 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 0AP. 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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,500

4 sales · Mean £ 201,250

Detached

£ 615,000

2 sales · Mean £ 615,000

Terraced

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 336,666

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

Crime around SG18 0AP is moderate at 77 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.

Shoplifting66
Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order26

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils0.1 km
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Lawnside Academy

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.7 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils1.2 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.2 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.2 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • City Point0.3 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.3 km
  • Poundland0.4 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 Club0.3 km
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.0 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.3 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.3 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Cafe Eight0.4 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Pizza King0.5 km
  • Sheff's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade0.6 km
  • Sandy4.1 km
  • Arlesey7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivel Gardens0.1 km
  • Ivel Gardens0.2 km
  • Ivel Bury0.2 km
  • Ivel Bury0.3 km
  • ASDA0.3 km