SG18 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Royal Oak Close, 0.4km from Ivel Bury in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG18, SG18 0BQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £289k, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00087814 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL OAK CLOSE, SG18 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL OAK CLOSE, SG18 0BQ.
342
43
£ 48,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SG18 0BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG18 0BQ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 258,500
12 sales · Mean £ 271,925
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG18 0BQ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School
Lawnside Academy
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School
Ivel Valley School & College
Stratton Upper School
Biggleswade Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- City Point0.7 km
- Lilbea Group Limited0.7 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.7 km
- The Manor0.8 km
- The Rose Inn0.7 km
- Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.7 km
- Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Biggles Lounge0.4 km
- Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.7 km
- Indian Monsoon0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Cafe Eight0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blaze0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza King0.9 km
- Sheff's Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stratton Cottage0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Biggleswade1.0 km
- Sandy3.7 km
- Arlesey7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield Road0.1 km
- Fairfield Road0.1 km
- Sun Street0.1 km
- Ivel Bury0.2 km
- Ivel Bury0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SG180BQ · Data under Open Government Licence