Biggleswade vs Stotfold
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Stotfold wins on house prices with a 0% gap. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Stotfold
£399,845
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Stotfold
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Stotfold
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Stotfold
386.2
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Stotfold
73.1
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Stotfold
£35,426
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Biggleswade commands an average of £399,954, compared with £399,845 in Stotfold – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Stotfold it is a flat at £226,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 9% pricier in Stotfold (£226,167 vs £205,398).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs 15%.
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 Stotfold. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Stotfold 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 Stotfold. There are 5 schools in Biggleswade and 4 in Stotfold.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stotfold School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.6 Mbps in Biggleswade and 386.2 Mbps in Stotfold. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 95.4% in Stotfold. Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 73.3% in Stotfold.
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (415 vs 386 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Biggleswade leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.9 (C), while Stotfold averages 73.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,044 in Stotfold. 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.8% in Stotfold.
Stotfold has more energy-efficient housing — 72.8% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,716 in Biggleswade and £35,426.3 in Stotfold. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 42.5 in Stotfold. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 64.3% in Stotfold. Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 63.3% in Stotfold.
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Stotfold |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 12,313 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £35,426.3 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 63.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 64.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 34.8% |
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