Biggleswade vs Flitwick

Property in Biggleswade commands an average of £399,954, compared with £351,379 in Flitwick – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Flitwick it is a flat at £201,440.

Residents of Flitwick experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.6 per 1,000 versus 48.7 per 1,000 in Biggleswade. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Flitwick it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Biggleswade, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Flitwick. There are 5 schools in Biggleswade and 4 in Flitwick.

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade and 361.0 Mbps in Flitwick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 93.5% in Flitwick. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 65.3% in Flitwick.

→Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (415 vs 361 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Biggleswade leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Flitwick averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,097 in Flitwick. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Flitwick.

→Biggleswade has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £34,566 in Flitwick. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 42 in Flitwick. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 67% in Flitwick. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 62.5% in Flitwick.

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