Biggleswade vs Bromham (Bedford)

At £399,954, Biggleswade undercuts Bromham (bedford) (£478,315) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Bromham (bedford) it is a terraced at £300,290.

Residents of Biggleswade experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 77.6 per 1,000 in Bromham (bedford). The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Bromham (bedford) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 5 schools in Biggleswade, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bromham (bedford), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Biggleswade averages 414.6 Mbps – ahead of Bromham (bedford)'s 324.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 90.2% in Bromham (bedford). Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 58.9% in Bromham (bedford).

→Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (415 vs 325 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Biggleswade leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Bromham (bedford) averages 73.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,067 in Bromham (bedford). 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Bromham (bedford).

→Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford). The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 41 in Bromham (bedford). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 62.9% in Bromham (bedford). Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 63% in Bromham (bedford).

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