Biggleswade vs Sandy
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biggleswade wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Sandy has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Sandy
£430,467
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Sandy
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Sandy
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Sandy
401.5
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Sandy
73.9
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Sandy
£35,292
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £399,954, Biggleswade undercuts Sandy (£430,467) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Sandy it is a flat at £138,420.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 48% pricier in Biggleswade (£205,398 vs £138,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Sandy 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 Sandy 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 EnglandOf the 5 schools in Biggleswade, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Sandy, which has 5 schools, the figure is 75%.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sandy School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Biggleswade averages 414.6 Mbps – ahead of Sandy's 401.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 93.2% in Sandy. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 76.8% in Sandy.
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (415 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Biggleswade leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Sandy averages 73.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,118 in Sandy. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.3% in Sandy.
Sandy has more energy-efficient housing — 72.3% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £35,292 in Sandy. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 43.6 in Sandy. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 69.7% in Sandy. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 62.8% in Sandy.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 11,375 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,292 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 38.1% |
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