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Ampthill

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About

Ampthill ward encompasses the historic market town of Ampthill itself, along with the neighbouring village of Maulden. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail centres, and significant surrounding green space, including parts of the Greensand Ridge. The economy is supported by local commerce and light industry, with commuting links to larger urban centres like Bedford and Milton Keynes.

The town's central conservation area features Georgian and Victorian architecture, with the market place acting as a focal point. Ampthill Park, a large historic deer park designed by Capability Brown, lies to the west. This open heathland, which contains the Katherine's Cross monument, provides extensive public recreation space and woodland walks directly adjacent to the urban area.

Area overview

On average Ampthill has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ampthill is £74,736 per year. The median sale price in Ampthill is £453,000 (around £430 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £357,500 and £596,750. There are 5 schools in Ampthill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Ampthill

Median price: £453,000
Price per sq ft: £430
Sales (last 12 months): 187
Typical range (middle 50%): £358K – £597K

Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £453,000 (about £430 per square foot) in Ampthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ampthill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£600,000£413
Semi-Detached52£441,250£453
Terraced54£363,750£425
Flats17£245,000£403

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ampthill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ampthill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£217,500£305,000£267,500
2017£510,000£200,000£355,000£300,000
2018£505,000£218,000£365,000£309,500
2019£525,000£240,000£350,000£270,000
2020£490,000£225,000£365,500£315,000
2021£554,975£330,000£372,500£317,500
2022£649,975£268,500£392,500£345,000
2023£607,500£250,000£385,000£347,500
2024£600,000£252,500£398,000£309,000
2025£650,000£225,000£435,000£325,000
2026£597,500£245,000£507,500£370,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ampthill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ampthill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365£301£368£353
2017£375£325£345£375
2018£371£341£356£376
2019£364£327£331£363
2020£372£339£337£381
2021£387£420£368£392
2022£425£395£405£402
2023£441£403£421£402
2024£425£368£397£426
2025£423£415£440£444
2026£401£402£448£430
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ampthill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ampthill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ampthill ward.

Local councillors

Gary Summerfield

Ampthill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Mark Andrew Smith

Ampthill - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Susan Heather Clinch

Ampthill - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

All postcodesin Ampthill

MK452FR

Chestnut Close

MK454BG

Little Lane

MK452US

Trilley Fields

MK454BF

Pear Tree Close

MK454DJ

Great Lane

MK452EP

St Andrews Close

SG175PJ

Beadlow Cottages

MK455YX

Station Road

MK454SS

Meadow Close

MK452LQ

The Pines

MK452PE

Thyme Gardens

MK452PU

Chestnut Close

MK452TY

Elms Close

MK452TE

Neotsbury Road

MK452HZ

Fordfield Road

MK452QD

Ampthill

MK452QQ

Arthur Street

MK452HX

Woburn Street

MK452TH

Glebe Road

MK454AA

High Street

MK452SS

Willow Way

MK452AN

Silsoe Road

MK452PX

Saunders Piece

MK454BJ

High Street

MK452EY

Hazelwood Lane

MK452RX

Barkers Close

MK459AW

Station Road

MK452XB

Ailesbury Road

MK452BU

Ampthill

MK454AF

The Compasses

MK452FX

Abbey Lane

MK452BB

Water End

MK452LW

Park Hill

MK452NX

Steppingley Road

MK452QH

Preston Close

MK452AX

Silsoe Road

MK452AU

Church Road

MK452JR

Dunstable Street

MK452FF

Clophill Road

MK452XE

Rushbrook Close

MK452YA

Moat Place

MK452AY

Russell Crescent

MK452UA

Russell Drive

MK452PQ

Elgin Gardens

MK452PR

Lea Road

MK452SP

Willow Way

MK452HU

Claridges Lane

MK452NG

Dunstable Street

MK459FE

Station Road

MK452GL

Sandhill Close

MK454AY

Readshill

MK452JQ

Sandhill Close

MK454BX

Mill Lane

MK452FW

Wingfield Close

MK452FE

Whiteman Court

MK452RZ

Albert Place

MK452EW

Church Street

MK452BX

Dunstable Street

MK452UH

Oak Tree Road

MK452QG

Arthur Street

MK452TT

Fallowfield

MK452QP

Station Road

MK452QR

Station Road

MK452LP

Park Hill

MK452SJ

Willow Way

MK452EJ

Birch Grove

MK452UN

Folders Gate

MK452RN

Tavistock Avenue

MK459GW

Ampthill

MK452UP

Yew Walk

MK452TB

Dukes Road

MK452AB

Green End

MK454AB

High Street

MK452SD

Oliver Street

MK452QT

The Crescent

MK452DS

The Brache

MK452NB

Bedford Street

MK454FE

Goodwood Close

MK454BB

Church Mews

MK452QB

Saunders Piece

MK452XQ

Manton Close

MK452DP

Ampthill Road

MK452GY

Bedford Street

MK459GS

Ampthill

MK452FS

Oliver Street

MK452JN

Manyweathers Court

MK452BP

Snow Hill

MK452LJ

Alameda Road

MK452ER

Gas House Lane

MK454SU

Parker Eaton View

MK452LD

Chandos Road

MK452NJ

Dunstable Street

MK452QW

Ampthill Business Park

MK452UE

Farm Close

MK452XD

Ailesbury Road

MK452DZ

The Brache

MK452PS

Verne Drive

MK454BZ

The Slade

MK452AD

Clophill Road

MK452FG

Paddocks Close