Lapwing Drive, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade
House prices, sold prices and local information for SG18 9GN.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Lapwing Drive, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 23 Sep 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £521,545. Average sale prices fell from £541,042 in 2023 to £498,150 in 2024 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2023; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Lapwing Drive range from £380,000 to £675,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lapwing Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lapwing Drive 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 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £521,545 | 23 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Lapwing Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 23 Sep 2024 | £469,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 20 Aug 2024 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 16 Aug 2024 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 3 Jul 2024 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 29 Apr 2024 | £460,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 26 Apr 2024 | £472,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 22 Feb 2024 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 9 Feb 2024 | £560,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 2 Feb 2024 | £644,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 22 Jan 2024 | £555,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 5 Dec 2023 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 31 Oct 2023 | £575,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 27 Oct 2023 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 12 Sep 2023 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 28 Jul 2023 | £505,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 27 Jul 2023 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 13 Jul 2023 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 7 Jul 2023 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 28 Apr 2023 | £655,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 27 Apr 2023 | £470,513 | Other | Freehold |
| 22, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 26 Apr 2023 | £2,031,354 | Other | Freehold |
| 15, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 21 Apr 2023 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 13 Mar 2023 | £397,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lapwing Drive SG18 9GN | 9 Mar 2023 | £500,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Lapwing Drive | £2,031,354 (Apr 2023) → £470,000 (Aug 2024) | -77% over 1 yr |
| 17, Lapwing Drive | £470,513 (Apr 2023) → £675,000 (Jul 2023) | +43% over under a year |
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Schools near Lapwing Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote Church of England Academy 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Northill CofE Academy 66 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 945 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School 172 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Lawnside Academy 283 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Laburnum Primary School 174 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 2.1 mi |
| Biggleswade Academy 839 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 2.4 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
- Sandy station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Biggleswade station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Post Office (opp, Hitchin Road) 2 min walk
- All Saints Church (o/s, Biggleswade Road) 2 min walk
- The Green (opp, Hitchin Road) 5 min walk
- The Green (adj, Hitchin Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Saffron Health Partnership
Biggleswade Health Centre, Saffron Road, Biggleswade · 1.9 mi - Ivel Medical Centre
Chestnut Avenue, Biggleswade · 1.9 mi - Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft, Sandy · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Biggleswade · 1.3 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Biggleswade Superstore · 1.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Sandy Superstore · 1.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Biggleswade · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Biggleswade Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
- Boots · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Victoria Place Dental Practice Limited · 1.9 mi
- The Dental Surgery · 1.9 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 696 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,653 |
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 Lapwing Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.4% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 2.4% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.9% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 40.2% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.7% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.9% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 28.5% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 21.3% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.2% | 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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