Back Street, Biggleswade
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG18 8LG, SG18 8JA.
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At a glance
31 property sales on Back Street, Biggleswade have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £128,333. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £135,839. That is 65% below the Biggleswade average of £368,111 over the same period. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 90% flat, 6% semi-detached, 3% detached. Recorded sale prices on Back Street range from £60,000 to £335,000. 12% of homes sold here were freehold and 88% leasehold. Of 83 streets in Biggleswade with at least two sales in the last year, Back Street ranks 83rd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Back Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 12% freehold and 88% leasehold across 34 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 28 | £135,839 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £287,500 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £200,000 | 30 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on Back Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 3 Jul 2026 | £170,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25, Back Street SG18 8JA | 6 Feb 2026 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 7, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 1 Dec 2025 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 21 Nov 2025 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 20 Aug 2025 | £172,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Back Street SG18 8JA | 24 Mar 2025 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 18, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 30 Oct 2024 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 18 Oct 2024 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 13 Sep 2024 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 4 Sep 2024 | £95,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 15 Sep 2023 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Allwood, 31, Back Street SG18 8JA | 21 Jul 2023 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 21, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 30 May 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 23, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 21 Dec 2021 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 10, Back Street SG18 8JA | 26 Mar 2021 | £258,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 4, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 18 Mar 2021 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Back Street SG18 8JA | 15 Feb 2021 | £148,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 22, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 29 Jan 2021 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 7 Jun 2019 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 31 Jan 2019 | £138,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 29 Nov 2018 | £163,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, Back Street SG18 8JA | 30 Aug 2018 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 16 Apr 2018 | £159,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 19, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 19 Dec 2017 | £167,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 24 Nov 2017 | £157,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 51, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 1 Sep 2017 | £168,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 17, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 23 Mar 2017 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Back Street SG18 8JA | 30 Nov 2016 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 12 Aug 2016 | £149,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 13 Jul 2016 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 3 Jun 2016 | £132,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 15, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 15 Apr 2016 | £124,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, Cavendish Court, Back Street SG18 8JA | 26 Feb 2016 | £147,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 12, Victoria Court, Back Street SG18 8LG | 15 Jan 2016 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 1, Victoria Court, Back Street | £148,000 (Jul 2016) → £85,000 (Nov 2025) | -43% over 9 yrs |
| 45, Cavendish Court, Back Street | £147,000 (Feb 2016) → £185,000 (Oct 2024) | +26% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 17, Victoria Court, Back Street | £140,000 (Mar 2017) → £95,000 (Sep 2024) | -32% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 10, Victoria Court, Back Street | £138,500 (Jan 2019) → £145,000 (Sep 2023) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 4, Victoria Court, Back Street | £163,000 (Nov 2018) → £147,000 (Mar 2021) | -10% over 2 yrs |
| 26, Back Street | £135,000 (Nov 2016) → £148,500 (Feb 2021) | +10% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, Victoria Court, Back Street | £149,995 (Aug 2016) → £165,000 (Jun 2019) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 12, Victoria Court, Back Street | £130,000 (Jan 2016) → £157,000 (Nov 2017) | +21% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Back Street
Crime
122 crimes were reported within about a mile of Back Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Back Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel at Biggleswade and Lower Caldecotte Flood warning area
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Back Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnside Academy 283 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 945 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Biggleswade Academy 839 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Stratton School 917 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ivel Valley School & College 261 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Edward Peake CofE VC School 359 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus 161 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Biggleswade station 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Sandy station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Arlesey station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Dells (adj, Dells Lane) 1 min walk
- The Dells (opp, Dells Lane) 2 min walk
- Baptist Church (opp, London Road) 2 min walk
- Baptist Church (adj, London Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ivel Medical Centre
Chestnut Avenue, Biggleswade · 0.2 mi - Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 0.2 mi - Greensands (Potton)
The Surgery, Brook End, Sandy · 3.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Biggleswade · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Biggleswade · 0.2 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Biggleswade Superstore · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Biggleswade Saxon Centre · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Biggleswade Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Victoria Place Dental Practice Limited · 0.1 mi
- Smiles Orthodontic Practice · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 897 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,940 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 50% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 50% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Back Street
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Who lives around Back Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.6% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 42.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.3% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.6% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.8% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.6% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 13.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Central Bedfordshire.
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Estate agents near Back Street
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- Kennedy and Foster 0.2 mi
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