Living in SG18, Central Bedfordshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SG18 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around SG18
130 recorded home sales on the streets around central SG18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £60,000 to £670,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 BUNYAN ROAD, SG18 8QQ | terraced | £175,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 65 BUNYAN ROAD, SG18 8QQ | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 2 EMPIRE CLOSE, SG18 8AF | semi-detached | £307,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 64 BRUNEL DRIVE, SG18 8BH | terraced | £310,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 21 TENNYSON AVENUE, SG18 8QD | terraced | £270,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 111A HITCHIN STREET, SG18 8BL | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-04-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Lawnside Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Langford Village Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Caldecote Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Stratton School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
5 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: OneSchool Global UK - Biggleswade Campus.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SG18, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.9% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
102 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SG18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.
Common questions about SG18
What is the average house price in SG18?
The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SG18?
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SG18?
The median of 130 recorded sales around central SG18 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £60,000 to £670,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SG18?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central SG18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SG18?
102 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SG18 at risk of flooding?
Central SG18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SG18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 102 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SG18 safe?
102 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SG18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SG18 or SG19, SG18 or SG17, SG18 or SG15.
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