Biggleswade
Built-up area in Central Bedfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.084, -0.249 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 20 44 |
| Population: | 16,551 |
| Dialling code: | 01767 (Sandy) |
Biggleswade is a market town in Central Bedfordshire, England, lying beside the River Ivel amid a patchwork of fertile farmland and green spaces. Its riverside paths, commons and nearby countryside give a surprisingly rural feel despite being well connected by road and regular trains into London, which has helped it develop as both a commuter hub and a local service centre.
Historically a medieval market town that expanded with the coming of the railway and local brick and gravel industries, Biggleswade still hosts market activity and independent shops alongside modern industrial and distribution estates. Community life is lively with sports clubs, local events and a mix of older architecture and newer housing, so the town balances historic character with practical amenities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Biggleswade
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Luton 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Cambridge 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Bedford 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Stevenage 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Hemel Hempstead 24.8 miles40 km
- St. Albans 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Welwyn Garden City 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Dunstable 18 miles29 km
- Wellingborough 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Bletchley 21.8 miles35.2 km
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Biggleswade West Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Biggleswade East Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Broom Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Upper Caldecote Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Dunton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Langford Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Sutton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Edworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Beeston Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Astwick Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Ickwell Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Potton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Biggleswade
SG18 8TS, SG18 0FJ, SG18 8LY, SG18 0JQ, SG18 0NF, SG18 8US, SG18 0PA, SG18 8QL, SG18 8HP … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Stansted Airport 24.8 miles39.8 km
- Biggleswade Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Sandy Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels in Biggleswade Ad
Schools in Biggleswade
- Biggleswade Academy Primary
- Edward Peake C of E VC School Secondary
- Ivel Valley School & College Special
- Lawnside Academy Primary
- St Andrew's C of E VC Primary School Primary
- Stratton School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Hayley Wood Forest 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Wrest House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 9.3 miles15 km
- British School Museum Museum 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Moot Hall Museum 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Flitwick Moor Nature reserve 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Redbourne College College 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Putteridge Bury Estate 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Broadhall Way Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Toddington library Library 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Kenilworth Road Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km