Biggleswade vs Silsoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Biggleswade wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Silsoe
£525,137
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Silsoe
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Silsoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Silsoe
361
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Silsoe
72.7
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Silsoe
£34,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £399,954, Biggleswade undercuts Silsoe (£525,137) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Silsoe it is a flat at £222,229.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 16% pricier in Silsoe (£636,656 vs £533,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Biggleswade experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 48.8 per 1,000 in Silsoe. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Silsoe 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 Silsoe, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Silsoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Biggleswade averages 414.6 Mbps – ahead of Silsoe's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 93.5% in Silsoe. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 65.3% in Silsoe.
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 Silsoe averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,097 in Silsoe. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.9% in Silsoe.
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 Silsoe. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 42 in Silsoe. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 67% in Silsoe. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 62.5% in Silsoe.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Silsoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 3,419 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,566 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34% |
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