Area Information for Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA

Bells Brook in Biggleswade is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Northill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SG18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Village
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Ward Northill
Constituency North Bedfordshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is semi-detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Biggleswade,Sandy, Potton and Shefford), and the Bedfordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is 10-30Mbps, considered a somewhat basic broadband speed nowadays. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA:

Ivel Bridge, Biggleswade, SG18 0AB
Riverside Court, Biggleswade, SG18 0AE
Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0FE
Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BL
Ivel Bury, Biggleswade, SG18 0AG
Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0LG

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SG18 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 58
Semi-Detached 84
Terraced 16
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 170
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bells Brook, Biggleswade contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 51
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 8
Rented: From Council 3
Rented: Other Social 45
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 14
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 170

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 69
Three People 24
Four People 24
Five People 6
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 170

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bells Brook, Biggleswade consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 121
Other Household 7
Total 172

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 78
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 32
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 168

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North Bedfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 201
Female 198
Total 399

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 35
10-14 24
15-19 18
20-24 25
25-29 21
30-34 26
35-39 22
40-44 20
45-49 23
50-54 27
55-59 33
60-64 23
65-69 18
70-74 22
75-79 22
80-84 9
85+ 9
Total 399

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SG18 0NA does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 92
Married 152
Separated 7
Divorced 35
Widowed 24
Total 310

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 169
Good 150
Fair 63
Bad 8
Very Bad 5
Total 395

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 81
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 51
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 41
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 8
Total 312

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 350
Mixed Ethnicity 11
Indian 7
Other Asian 8
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 4
Arab 3
Other 10
Total 398

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 359
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 11
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 396

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 359
10+ Years 25
5-10 Years 2
2-5 Years 8
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 396

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SG18 0NA.

Passport(s) Held
None 55
United Kingdom 325
European Union 14
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 175
Christian 161
Buddhist 0
Hindu 11
Jewish 0
Muslim 6
Sikh 0
Other Religion 11
Not Stated 33
Total 397

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 110
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 32
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 7
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 80
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 8
Other 6
Total 312

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 27
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 28
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 31
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 28
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 11
Elementary Occupations 11
Total 187

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 36
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 61
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 39
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 59
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 23
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 38
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 19
Full-time Student 12
Total 314

Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA is within the Biggleswade,Sandy, Potton and Shefford policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Bells Brook
Neighbourhood Team Address Biggleswade,Sandy, Potton and Shefford
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK43 9AX
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

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Below are the details of the closest services to SG18 0NA. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SG18 0NA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest railway station is Biggleswade, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Biggleswade 0.8 miles
Sandy 2.2 miles
Arlesey 4.7 miles
Baldock 7.9 miles
Letchworth Garden City 8.1 miles
Ashwell & Morden 8.2 miles
Bedford St Johns 8.6 miles
Bedford 9.2 miles
St Neots 9.6 miles
Hitchin 9.7 miles
Kempston Hardwick 9.8 miles
Stewartby 11 miles
Royston 11 miles
Flitwick 12 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 12 miles
Meldreth 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School, approximately 680 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 680 yards June 2011
    
Lawnside Academy 0.8 miles March 2023
    
Caldecote Church of England Academy 1 mile May 2024
    
Biggleswade Academy 1.2 miles May 2024
    
Langford Village Academy 2.3 miles April 2024
    
St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School 2.3 miles January 2017
    
Northill CofE Academy 2.3 miles November 2014
    
Laburnum Primary School 2.7 miles December 2022
    
Sutton CofE VA Primary School 2.7 miles September 2021
    
Robert Peel Primary School 2.8 miles February 2016
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is Edward Peake CofE VC School, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Edward Peake CofE VC School 1 mile May 2022
    
Stratton School 1.1 miles June 2022
    
Sandy Secondary School 3.2 miles January 2023
    
Henlow Church of England Academy 4.2 miles September 2019
    
Samuel Whitbread Academy 4.3 miles October 2017
    
Robert Bloomfield Academy 4.9 miles June 2014
    
Etonbury Academy 5.2 miles February 2020
    
Pix Brook Academy 5.5 miles January 2024
    
Bedford Academy 7.8 miles March 2023
    
Goldington Academy 8 miles February 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is Ivel Medical Centre, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is St Andrews Dental Practice, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest hospitals to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is Bedford Hospital South Wing, approximately 8.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedford Hospital South Wing 8.8 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Biggleswade Sainsbury's, approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in SG18 0NA

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

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Maximum Download Speed Available Between 10Mbps and 30Mbps

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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