Biggleswade vs Letchworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Biggleswade offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Letchworth
£467,656
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Letchworth
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Letchworth
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Letchworth
420.1
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Letchworth
72.6
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Letchworth
£37,289
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Biggleswade is £399,954, which is 14% less than Letchworth at £467,656. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Letchworth it is a flat at £201,431.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 27% pricier in Letchworth (£507,500 vs £369,816).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 48.7 offences per 1,000 people, Biggleswade is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Letchworth's 50.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Letchworth 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 EnglandBiggleswade has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Letchworth. Biggleswade has 5 schools in total, while Letchworth has 13.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Letchworth School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Letchworth offers faster average downloads at 420.1 Mbps, compared to 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 96% in Letchworth. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 79.9% in Letchworth.
Letchworth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (420 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Biggleswade are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 72.6 (band C) in Letchworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,110 in Letchworth. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.9% in Letchworth.
Biggleswade has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 70.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,288.5 in Letchworth and £35,716 in Biggleswade. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 43.3 in Letchworth. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 63% in Letchworth. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 68% in Letchworth.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Letchworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 33,993 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £37,288.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.4% |
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