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Biggleswade, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Biggleswade is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 16,551. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,551 Population 40/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
32.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$55,429 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,429 median income, 4.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$458,779 home value, $1,386/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population16,551
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,429
Per Capita$55,429
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$458,779
Rent$1,386
Ownership72.9%
Housing Units6,620

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+51.4%

Community

Population16,551
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates52.0865°, -0.2649°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation32.0 inches (813 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)
Median Household Income$55,429
Median Age41.1 years

About Biggleswade

Biggleswade is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 16,551. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Biggleswade has a population of 16,551 with a density of 40 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age is 41.1 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (6.2%), with 1.6% Black, 5.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 3.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

16,551
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
41.1yrs
Median Age
6% above United Kingdom avg
412.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.2%
20% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 5.8%

Social Characteristics

Biggleswade vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Biggleswade is $55,429, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,429 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,066, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,506 business establishments. 34.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Biggleswade vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$55,429
26% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$55,429
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,506

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Biggleswade is $458,779, 63% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,386 (19% above the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 6,620 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$458,779
63% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,386
19% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.9%
Owner-Occupied72.9%
Renter-Occupied27.1%
Housing Units6,620

Property Tax

Climate in Biggleswade

Biggleswade has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 736 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F -3.6° / 12.1° 57.0
Feb 6°C / 43°F -2.3° / 14.9° 58.7
Mar 7°C / 45°F -1.5° / 17.1° 58.3
Apr 8.5°C / 47°F -1.6° / 19.3° 32.3
May 12.3°C / 54°F 2.6° / 22.5° 50.0
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 6.2° / 27.3° 65.8
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 8.4° / 30.4° 60.4
Aug 18°C / 64°F 8.7° / 29.1° 51.3
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 5.6° / 26.9° 58.1
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 3° / 20.1° 95.6
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F -1° / 15.7° 69.8
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F -2.4° / 13.1° 79.3
Biggleswade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area412.4 sq mi (1,068.2 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates52.0865°N, 0.2649°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 21, 2022.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 137 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 147 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 142 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 82 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 94 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 94 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 150 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 94 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 132 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 147 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 77 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 37 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 97 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 110 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 143 km
Feb 21, 2022 5 km N of Hockley, United Kingdom M3.2 124 km
Sep 23, 2002 3 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Apr 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Middle Rasen, United Kingdom M3.1 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in

Biggleswade has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area412.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home34.5%

Schools in Biggleswade

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lower School
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School West
Edward Peake CofE VC School
Stratton School
Caldecote Church of England Academy
OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus
Ivel Valley School - College Campus
Lawnside Academy
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School East
Biggleswade Academy
Ivel Valley School & College
St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School
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Radio Stations near Biggleswade

31 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cam FM 97.2 MP3
Eirewave UK 128 kbps, adfree MP3 128 kbps
BBC 1 XTRA UNKNOWN
Northants 1 00's, 10's MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - 70s Rock 70s rock, 70’s rock MP3
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Cambridge Radio jazz, pop MP3 128 kbps
Bedford Radio classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
CRMK pop MP3 192 kbps
Boomerang Radio MP3
Beat Route Radio MP3 128 kbps
Black Cat Radio (US) MP3 128 kbps
Gabbie's Doo MP3 128 kbps
Hospital Radio Bedford MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg UK business, news UNKNOWN
BBC Radio Berkshire bbc, berkshire UNKNOWN
Mix 92.6 (backup) MP3 128 kbps
Banita Maxx Radio edm, hardstyle MP3
Lyca Radio MP3 192 kbps
BFBS UK MP3 128 kbps
in2Beats classic soul MP3 192 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Heart Cambridge 103.0 hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
LoversRockRadio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Xtra 2000s, 2010s MP3
Mix 92.6 community radio MP3
GlitterBeam Radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Christmas MP3 256 kbps
IANL islam, islamic MP3 96 kbps
Heart Peterborough charts, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Biggleswade

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1940's Re-enactors
Ashwell Village Museum
Baldock Museum
British schools museum
Datchworth Museum
Fire Museum
Garden City Collection Study Centre
John Bunyan museum
Letchworth Community Museum
Military Intelligence Museum
Moot Hall
Mossman Collection
MT Museum
Museum at One Garden City
Museums and YMCA Canteen
Norris Museum
North Hertfordshire Museum
Panacea Museum
Royston and District Museum
Royston and District Museum
S.O.44 Museum
St Neots Museum
Stevenage Museum
Stockwood Discovery Centre
The Cromwell Museum
The Higgins
The International Garden Cities Exhibition
Thurleigh Museum
Wardown Park Museum

Libraries in Biggleswade

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ampthill Library0.0
Baldock Library0.0
Barton Library0.0
Bedford Central Library0.0
Biggleswade Library0.0
Buckden Library0.0
Buntingford Library0.0
Bury Park & Community Resource Centre0.0
Cambourne Library0.0
Flitwick Library0.0
Hitchin Library0.0
Huntingdon Library and Archives0.0
Kempston Branch Library0.0
Knebworth Library0.0
Leagrave Library0.0
Letchworth Library0.0
Lewsey Community Centre and Library0.0
Library0.0
LRC0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Luton Central Library0.0
Papworth Library0.0
Potton Library0.0
Putnoe Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Royston Town Library0.0
Sandy Library0.0
Shefford Library0.0
St Ives Library and Learning Centre0.0
St Neots Library0.0
Stevenage Central Library0.0
Stevenage Mobile Library0.0
Stevenage Mobile Library0.0
Stevenage Old Town Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
Stopsley Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Biggleswade

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car Boot Sale (seasonal)
Harpur Square
Hitchin Market
Market Hall
Market Place
Market Square
St Paul's Square
Stevenage Indoor Market
The Green House

Hotels in Biggleswade

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Crown Hotel

Restaurants in Biggleswade

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggles Lounge
Biggleswade Masonic Centre
Indian Monsoon
Miss Vietnam
New Jade Garden
Pera Kitchen
Rack And Bone
Rosso Lounge
Stairway Music Bar & Kitchen
The Viceroy Beds

Cafes in Biggleswade

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bg's cafe
Brew & Bake
Builders Bun
Cafe Eight
Cafe Kidz
Cafe Mocha
Coffee Licious
Costa
Cravin Coffee
Jones' Cafe
Lifestyles Cafe
Miller's Coffee House
Surfin' Cafe
The Courtyard Cafe
Vamos

Clinics in Biggleswade

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggleswade Health Centre

Dentists in Biggleswade

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggleswade High Street Dentist
Pyramid Dental

Veterinaries in Biggleswade

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GB #186798074

Train Stations in Biggleswade

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggleswade

Bus Stations in Biggleswade

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggleswade Transport Interchange

Gas Stations in Biggleswade

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biggleswade Service Station
Sainsbury's

Banks in Biggleswade

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide

Gyms in Biggleswade

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chilli Pilates
Jones' Fitness
The Studio

Golf Courses in Biggleswade

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kingsway Biggleswade Driving Range
Kingsway Golf Centre Biggleswade

Breweries in Biggleswade

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
B&T Brewery
Brewpoint
Potton Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Biggleswade

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Biggleswade

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Hemel Hempstead 0.0 $0
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 $0
InPiste 0.0 $0

Airports Near Biggleswade

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Heathrow AirportLHRLarge Airport
London Luton AirportLTNLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
Cranfield AirportMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
RAF NortholtNHTMedium Airport
RAF WitteringMedium Airport
Andrewsfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Armshold Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Audley End AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakersfield AirstripSmall Airport
Barnards FarmSmall Airport
Barnfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bedford AerodromeSmall Airport
Bedwell Hey Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Benington AirfieldSmall Airport
Bensons Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bernwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Black Spring Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bovingdon AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AerodromeSmall Airport
Brooklands Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Bury Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Buttermilk Hall FarmSmall Airport
Cardington AirstripSmall Airport
Chatteris AirfieldSmall Airport
Cheddington AirstripSmall Airport
Chesham Vale AirstripSmall Airport
Coldharbour Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Coleman Green AirstripSmall Airport
Cottered AirstripSmall Airport
Cowbit AirstripSmall Airport
Crowland Glider FieldSmall Airport
Dalkeith Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Damyns Hall AerodromeSmall Airport
Deenethorpe AirfieldSmall Airport
Denham AerodromeSmall Airport
Drayton Home Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Duxford AerodromeSmall Airport
Dysons Osiers AirstripSmall Airport
Earwig Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Easton Maudit AirstripSmall Airport
Elstree AirfieldSmall Airport
Exning AirstripSmall Airport
Fairoaks AirportSmall Airport
Fen End Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fenland AirfieldSmall Airport
Field Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Fowlmere AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Biggleswade

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Biggleswade Post Office
NNP Stores

Treatment Centers in Biggleswade

36 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adult ICU
Antenatal and Postnatal wards
Back To Back
Breast Screening
Breast Unit entrance A
Breast Unit entrance B
Cardiac Centre - Ground floor
Cardiology/ECG 1st floor
Chemotherapy
Children's Outpatients
Clearer Ears Hitchin
Day Assessment Unit
Eye Clinic
Imaging
Johnstone's Chiropodist
L&D Bariatrics and Rheumatology
L&D Orthopaedic
Limb fitting
Liverpool Road Health Centre
Luton Chiropratic Clinic
Luton NHS Walk-in Centre
Maternity
Maternity Triage
Mortuary
NICU
Outpatients
Paeds ED
Pre Op
SSSU
The Atrium
Theatres 7-14
Urology
Ward 34
Wards 20 - 26
Zone E
Zone H

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biggleswade

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Biggleswade Baptist Church
Biggleswade Pentecostal Church
Brethren's Meeting Room
Kingdom Hall
Providence Chapel
Saint Andrew's Church
Saxon Drive Gospel Hall
St Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Upper Caldecote Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biggleswade

What is the population of Biggleswade?

Biggleswade has a population of 16,551 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 412.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Biggleswade expensive to live in?

The median household income is $55,429, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $458,779 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Biggleswade?

Biggleswade has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Biggleswade?

Biggleswade has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,066. There are 1,506 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Biggleswade?

The median home value in Biggleswade is $458,779. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,386. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

How are the schools in Biggleswade?

33.2% of adults in Biggleswade hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Biggleswade?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Biggleswade is 6.2% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 5.6% Asian. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.

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