Birch Close, Broom, Biggleswade
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG18 9NR.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Birch Close, Broom, Biggleswade have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £451,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £494,750. Average sale prices rose from £436,250 in 2016 to £451,000 in 2026 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 23% above the Biggleswade average of £368,111 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Birch Close range from £400,000 to £710,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 83 streets in Biggleswade with at least two sales in the last year, Birch Close ranks 16th for average price.
House prices on Birch Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £494,750 | 30 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Birch Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 30 Jul 2026 | £442,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 26 Feb 2026 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 11 Jun 2024 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 22 May 2024 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 7 May 2022 | £710,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 21 Jan 2020 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 6 Dec 2019 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 2 Nov 2018 | £413,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 29 Mar 2018 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 24 Jun 2016 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Birch Close SG18 9NR | 1 Jun 2016 | £447,500 | Detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Birch Close | £435,000 (Mar 2018) → £413,000 (Nov 2018) | -5% over under a year |
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Schools near Birch Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford Village Academy 295 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Southill Lower School 78 pupils | Primary | 3–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 945 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Biggleswade Academy 839 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Lawnside Academy 283 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Stratton School 917 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| Ivel Valley School & College 261 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.1 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 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Arlesey station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
- Sandy station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Green (Adjacent, High Street) 1 min walk
- The Green (Opposite, High Street) 2 min walk
- The Woodlands (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- The Woodlands (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 1.4 mi - Ivel Medical Centre
Chestnut Avenue, Biggleswade · 1.8 mi - Shefford Health Centre
Robert Lucas Drive, Shefford · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Biggleswade · 1.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Biggleswade · 1.5 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Biggleswade Superstore · 1.6 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Biggleswade · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Langford Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Biggleswade Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Boots · 1.5 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
- Smiles Orthodontic Practice · 1.5 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 4 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 610 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,509 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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Who lives around Birch Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.7% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 44.2% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.4% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 33.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 18.6% | 14.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.7% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 32.2% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 28.1% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.1% | 11.3% |
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 Birch Close
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- Sellers and Letters 1.5 mi
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