Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

WILSHERES ROAD, SG18 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILSHERES ROAD, SG18 0BU.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

42

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

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SG18 0BU — age 42, 73% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £422k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

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

SG18 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Wilsheres Road, 0.5km from Town Fields in Central Bedfordshire. Administratively it sits within Biggleswade North ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SG18, SG18 0BU offers 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k, up 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SG18 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00087813 (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 0BU. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 385,000

5 sales · Mean £ 374,200

Detached

£ 457,500

7 sales · Mean £ 463,492

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

SG18 0BU has low crime rates — 22 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

Good774 pupils0.4 km
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Lawnside Academy

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.7 km
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Edward Peake CofE VC Middle School

Requires Improvement570 pupils1.0 km
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Ivel Valley School & College

Good224 pupils1.1 km
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Stratton Upper School

Requires Improvement845 pupils1.2 km
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Biggleswade Academy

Good1173 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Savers Health & Beauty Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • City Point0.7 km
  • Lilbea Group Limited0.8 km
  • NNP Stores0.9 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Biggleswade United Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Manor0.8 km
  • The Rose Inn0.7 km
  • Biggleswade & District Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Biggleswade Town Cricket Club0.2 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Biggles Lounge0.5 km
  • Dee Dee's Vegan Cafe0.8 km
  • Indian Monsoon0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Cafe Eight0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Blaze0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Jumbo Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Pizza King0.9 km
  • Sheff's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stratton Cottage0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Biggleswade1.0 km
  • Sandy3.7 km
  • Arlesey7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wilsheres Road0.0 km
  • Wilsheres Road0.0 km
  • Pine Close0.1 km
  • Pine Close0.1 km
  • Warren Close0.1 km