SG18 0BB 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 £280k, up 41.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00177035 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTMEAD STREET, SG18 0BB.
273
46
£ 48,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SG18 0BB 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 46, SG18 0BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 41.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SG18 0BB. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 298,790
Flat
£ 250,000
7 sales · Mean £ 247,214
Semi-Detached
£ 315,000
1 sales · Mean £ 315,000
Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SG18 0BB 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.
school Local Schools
St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School
Lawnside Academy
Ivel Valley School & College
Stratton Upper School
Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School
Biggleswade Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- City Point0.6 km
- Lilbea Group Limited0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Manor0.7 km
- The Rose Inn0.6 km
- Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.6 km
- Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Biggles Lounge0.3 km
- Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.6 km
- Indian Monsoon0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Cafe Eight0.6 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Blaze0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza King0.7 km
- Sheff's Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stratton Cottage0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Biggleswade0.9 km
- Sandy3.8 km
- Arlesey7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ivel Bury0.0 km
- Ivel Bury0.0 km
- Sun Street0.1 km
- Sun Street0.1 km
- Fairfield Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SG180BB · Data under Open Government Licence