Handel Way, Biggleswade
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG18 8TY.
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At a glance
36 property sales on Handel Way, Biggleswade have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £432,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £358,564. Average sale prices rose from £325,000 in 2017 to £432,500 in 2026 (+33%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 17% above the Biggleswade average of £368,111 over the same period. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 11 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 61% terraced, 22% semi-detached, 8% detached. Recorded sale prices on Handel Way range from £88,000 to £465,000. 92% of homes sold here were freehold and 8% leasehold. Of 83 streets in Biggleswade with at least two sales in the last year, Handel Way ranks 22nd for average price.
House prices on Handel Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SG18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 92% freehold and 8% leasehold across 36 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 22 | £358,564 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 8 | £339,688 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £399,833 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £127,667 | 7 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Handel Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 18 Sep 2026 | £400,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 12 Mar 2026 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 10 Jan 2025 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 7 Jan 2025 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 13 Dec 2024 | £337,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 30 Apr 2024 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 21 Apr 2023 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 30 Sep 2022 | £420,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Jul 2022 | £378,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 23 Jun 2022 | £418,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 30 Nov 2021 | £88,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 6 Aug 2021 | £365,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 2 Feb 2021 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 4 Dec 2020 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 31 Jul 2020 | £90,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Jun 2018 | £297,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Jun 2018 | £335,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Jun 2018 | £342,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Jun 2018 | £342,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 22 Jun 2018 | £367,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 20 Jun 2018 | £365,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 7 Jun 2018 | £367,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 1 Jun 2018 | £360,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 1 Jun 2018 | £362,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 May 2018 | £360,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 25 May 2018 | £365,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 25 May 2018 | £355,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 4 May 2018 | £365,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 17, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 2 May 2018 | £339,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 27 Apr 2018 | £338,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 15, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 19 Apr 2018 | £339,950 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 19, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 28 Mar 2018 | £365,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 18, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 16 Mar 2018 | £290,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 1 Dec 2017 | £340,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 1 Dec 2017 | £340,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Handel Way SG18 8TY | 29 Nov 2017 | £295,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Handel Way | £360,000 (Jun 2018) → £350,000 (Dec 2020) → £400,000 (Sep 2026) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Handel Way | £367,000 (Jun 2018) → £465,000 (Mar 2026) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 20, Handel Way | £295,000 (Nov 2017) → £335,000 (Jan 2025) | +14% over 7 yrs |
| 21, Handel Way | £90,000 (Jul 2020) → £205,000 (Jan 2025) | +128% over 4 yrs |
| 2, Handel Way | £297,500 (Jun 2018) → £337,000 (Dec 2024) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| 5, Handel Way | £342,500 (Jun 2018) → £365,000 (Apr 2024) | +7% over 6 yrs |
| 16, Handel Way | £338,000 (Apr 2018) → £385,000 (Apr 2023) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| 7, Handel Way | £365,000 (May 2018) → £420,000 (Sep 2022) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Handel Way | £342,000 (Jun 2018) → £378,000 (Jul 2022) | +11% over 4 yrs |
| 11, Handel Way | £365,000 (May 2018) → £418,500 (Jun 2022) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 17, Handel Way | £339,950 (May 2018) → £365,000 (Aug 2021) | +7% over 3 yrs |
| 10, Handel Way | £360,000 (May 2018) → £355,000 (Feb 2021) | -1% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Handel Way
Crime
97 crimes were reported within about a mile of Handel Way 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 | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Handel Way is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 Handel Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Peake CofE VC School 359 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ivel Valley School & College 261 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Stratton School 917 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lawnside Academy 283 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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 | 1.0 mi |
| Biggleswade Academy 839 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sutton CofE VA Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 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 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Sandy station 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Arlesey station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sullivan Court (N-bound, Sullivan Court) 3 min walk
- Sullivan Court (S-bound, Sullivan Court) 3 min walk
- Glebe Road (opp, Stratton Way) 6 min walk
- Glebe Road (adj, Stratton Way) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ivel Medical Centre
Chestnut Avenue, Biggleswade · 0.8 mi - Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 1.1 mi - Greensands (Potton)
The Surgery, Brook End, Sandy · 2.7 mi - Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft, Sandy · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Biggleswade Kings Reach Local · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Biggleswade Saxon Centre · 0.8 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Biggleswade Superstore · 1.0 mi
- Iceland Iceland Biggleswade · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
- Biggleswade Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Victoria Place Dental Practice Limited · 1.0 mi
- Smiles Orthodontic Practice · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 511 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 4.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,407 |
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 Handel Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 42.8% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 47.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.7% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 43% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.1% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.2% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 51.9% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 2.2% | 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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