Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

THE CLOSE, SG18 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, SG18 0AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, SG18 0AT is established retirement territory. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59). Property prices are trending up 85.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, SG18 0AT is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £511k, up 85.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0AT 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 0AT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 555,000

6 sales · Mean £ 526,666

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

3 sales · Mean £ 308,983

Terraced

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

Crime around SG18 0AT is moderate at 84 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.

Shoplifting78
Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order28

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 pupils0.7 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.2 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 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 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • City Point0.3 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 Club0.3 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
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Cafe Eight0.3 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.4 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Pizza King0.4 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 Gardens0.1 km
  • ASDA0.3 km
  • Ivel Bury0.3 km
  • Ivel Bury0.3 km