Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

GLADSTONE CLOSE, SG18 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLADSTONE CLOSE, SG18 0BG.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SG18 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SG18 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Gladstone Close, 0.4km from Biggleswade in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00087821 (shared with 9 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 0BG. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,583

Flat

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

Crime around SG18 0BG is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting40
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order20

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 pupils0.5 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils1.0 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.0 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils1.1 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • City Point0.4 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.5 km
  • NNP Stores0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.3 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.4 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Cafe Eight0.5 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade0.7 km
  • Sandy4.0 km
  • Arlesey7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Birch Road0.1 km
  • Birch Road0.1 km
  • Brunswick Close0.1 km
  • Birch Road0.2 km
  • Sun Street0.2 km