Compton Mead, Biggleswade
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG18 8LW.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Compton Mead, Biggleswade have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Feb 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £449,480. 5 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 93% detached, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Compton Mead range from £259,950 to £585,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Compton Mead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Compton Mead has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SG18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £449,480 | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £259,950 | 8 Jul 2016 |
Sold prices on Compton Mead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 17 Feb 2025 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 27 Nov 2024 | £585,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 29 Apr 2022 | £547,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 28 Jan 2022 | £490,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 20 Dec 2018 | £399,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 4 Dec 2018 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 23 Nov 2018 | £509,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 13 Nov 2018 | £405,125 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 13 Jul 2017 | £442,250 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 9 Sep 2016 | £344,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 31 Aug 2016 | £439,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 25 Aug 2016 | £384,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 18 Aug 2016 | £394,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 29 Jul 2016 | £439,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 15 Jul 2016 | £264,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Compton Mead SG18 8LW | 8 Jul 2016 | £259,950 | Semi-detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Compton Mead | £405,125 (Nov 2018) → £585,000 (Feb 2025) | +44% over 6 yrs |
| 8, Compton Mead | £439,950 (Jul 2016) → £585,000 (Nov 2024) | +33% over 8 yrs |
| 3, Compton Mead | £509,950 (Nov 2018) → £547,500 (Apr 2022) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 12, Compton Mead | £384,950 (Aug 2016) → £490,500 (Jan 2022) | +27% over 5 yrs |
| 10, Compton Mead | £394,950 (Aug 2016) → £442,250 (Jul 2017) | +12% over under a year |
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Schools near Compton Mead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Peake CofE VC School 359 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ivel Valley School & College 261 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Stratton School 917 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lawnside Academy 283 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus 161 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 945 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Biggleswade Academy 839 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Sandy station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
- Arlesey station 4.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Stratton Way Post Office (opp, Stratton Way) 3 min walk
- Boddington Gardens (adj, Stratton Way) 3 min walk
- Glebe Road (opp, Stratton Way) 3 min walk
- Glebe Road (adj, Stratton Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ivel Medical Centre
Chestnut Avenue, Biggleswade · 0.6 mi - Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 1.0 mi - Greensands (Potton)
The Surgery, Brook End, Sandy · 2.8 mi - Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft, Sandy · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Biggleswade Kings Reach Local · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Biggleswade Saxon Centre · 0.7 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Biggleswade Superstore · 0.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Biggleswade · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
- Biggleswade Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Victoria Place Dental Practice Limited · 0.8 mi
- Smiles Orthodontic Practice · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 572 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,552 |
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 Compton Mead
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 42.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.5% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.1% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 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 | 41.8% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.5% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.4% | 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 Compton Mead
- Harvey Robinson 0.3 mi
- Martin Grant Homes 0.5 mi
- Country Properties 0.8 mi
- Belvoir 0.8 mi
- Satchells 0.8 mi
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