Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

273

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SG18 0AR 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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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SG18 0AR is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SG18 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Shortmead Street, 0.5km from Ivel Bury in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SG18 0AR represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00177035 (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 0AR. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Flat

£ 146,000

3 sales · Mean £ 149,333

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

SG18 0AR has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils0.2 km
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Lawnside Academy

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.8 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils1.3 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.3 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils1.4 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • City Point0.5 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.5 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Manor0.6 km
  • The Rose Inn0.6 km
  • Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.2 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.5 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.5 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Cafe Eight0.6 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Pizza King0.7 km
  • Sheff's Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade0.8 km
  • Sandy3.9 km
  • Arlesey7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ivel Bury0.1 km
  • Ivel Bury0.1 km
  • Sun Street0.1 km
  • Sun Street0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road0.2 km