Biggleswade vs Great Denham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Great Denham wins on house prices with a 15% gap. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Great Denham
£346,612
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Great Denham
77.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Great Denham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Great Denham
434.4
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Great Denham
71.5
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Great Denham
£33,416
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Biggleswade commands an average of £399,954, compared with £346,612 in Great Denham – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Great Denham it is a flat at £207,776.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in Biggleswade (£533,545 vs £463,882).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Biggleswade experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 77.5 per 1,000 in Great Denham. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Great Denham it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Biggleswade, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Great Denham. There are 5 schools in Biggleswade and 1 in Great Denham.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Great Denham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 434.4 Mbps in Great Denham and 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 97% in Great Denham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 82.1% in Great Denham.
Great Denham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (434 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Biggleswade, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Great Denham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,111 in Great Denham. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Great Denham.
Biggleswade has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £33,416 in Great Denham. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 41.6 in Great Denham. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 61.3% in Great Denham. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 62.7% in Great Denham. Biggleswade has a population of 21,592 and Great Denham has 4,363.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Great Denham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 4,363 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £33,416 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 61.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.7% |
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