Biggleswade vs St Neots
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, St Neots wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
St Neots
£360,878
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
St Neots
57.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
St Neots
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
St Neots
418.9
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
St Neots
73.3
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
St Neots
£34,823
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Biggleswade commands an average of £399,954, compared with £360,878 in St Neots – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in St Neots it is a flat at £172,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Biggleswade (£205,398 vs £172,516).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Biggleswade experience less crime overall, with a rate of 48.7 per 1,000 versus 57.2 per 1,000 in St Neots. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in St Neots 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 St Neots. There are 5 schools in Biggleswade and 13 in St Neots.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
St Neots School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | St Neots |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 418.9 Mbps in St Neots and 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 95.3% in St Neots. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 80.3% in St Neots.
St Neots is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (419 vs 415 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Biggleswade, scoring 73.9 on average (band C) compared to 73.3 (band C) in St Neots. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,116 in St Neots. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in St Neots.
St Neots has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £34,823 in St Neots. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 43.1 in St Neots. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 62.4% in St Neots. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 67.9% in St Neots. Biggleswade has a population of 21,592 and St Neots has 33,262.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | St Neots |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 33,262 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £34,823 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 67.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 37.3% |
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