Biggleswade vs Marston Moretaine
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Marston Moretaine is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Marston Moretaine has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Marston Moretaine
£357,190
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Marston Moretaine
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Marston Moretaine
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Marston Moretaine
324.9
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Marston Moretaine
73.4
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Marston Moretaine
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Biggleswade commands an average of £399,954, compared with £357,190 in Marston Moretaine – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Marston Moretaine it is a flat at £215,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Biggleswade (£533,545 vs £476,982).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandMarston Moretaine has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Biggleswade at 48.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Marston Moretaine 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 Marston Moretaine. There are 5 schools in Biggleswade and 1 in Marston Moretaine.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Marston Moretaine School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade and 324.9 Mbps in Marston Moretaine. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 90.2% in Marston Moretaine. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 58.9% in Marston Moretaine.
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (415 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Biggleswade, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.4 (band C) in Marston Moretaine. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,067 in Marston Moretaine. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Marston Moretaine.
Marston Moretaine 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 Marston Moretaine. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 41 in Marston Moretaine. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 63% in Marston Moretaine. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 62.9% in Marston Moretaine. Biggleswade has a population of 21,592 and Marston Moretaine has 6,032.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Marston Moretaine |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 6,032 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.6% |
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