Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

POTTON ROAD, SG18 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POTTON ROAD, SG18 0DU.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in SG18 0DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £300,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SG18 0DU is a safe, established residential area on Potton Road, 0.4km from Town Fields in Biggleswade. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SG18 0DU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00087801 (shared with 16 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 0DU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

SG18 0DU has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Lawnside Academy

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils0.5 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils0.8 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils0.9 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils0.9 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • City Point0.6 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.7 km
  • NNP Stores0.6 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Manor0.6 km
  • The Rose Inn0.6 km
  • Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.6 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.6 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.6 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Cafe Eight0.7 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza King0.8 km
  • Sheff's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade0.8 km
  • Sandy3.9 km
  • Arlesey7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gardeners Arms0.1 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.1 km
  • Winston Crescent0.1 km
  • Warren Close0.2 km
  • Warren Close0.2 km