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About

Biddenham ward lies on the western edge of Bedford, bordered by the River Great Ouse to the north and east. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, with significant modern development on its southern fringes. The landscape includes the open fields of Biddenham Loop, a large meander of the river that defines its northern boundary and provides a clear rural edge to the settlement.

The historic core of Biddenham village, with its parish church and older cottages, is situated near the river. This area maintains a distinct identity separate from the newer housing estates. The presence of the Bedford to Bletchley railway line runs along the southern part of the ward. Local amenities are focused along the main roads, serving the community's needs within this clearly defined geographical area.

Area overview

On average Biddenham has very low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Biddenham is £81,713 per year. There are 2 schools in Biddenham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Biddenham

Median price£497,498
Price per sq ft£396
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £621K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £497,498 (about £396 per square foot) in Biddenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£575,000£400
Terraced10£347,000£301
Semi-Detached16£319,000£417
Flats1£274,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£650,000£238,000£221,000
2017£580,000£320,000£135,000
2018£474,995£295,000£232,000
2019£461,995£296,000£245,000
2020£452,500£322,498£299,995
2021£509,995£307,500£292,500
2022£517,500£325,000£310,000
2023£540,000£320,000£222,500
2024£599,995£365,000£389,995
2025£585,000£325,498£345,000
2026£527,500£234,000£349,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£293£295
2017£306£326£258
2018£314£326£261
2019£300£335£321
2020£319£324£343
2021£335£340£335
2022£368£379£353
2023£376£409£324
2024£385£366£322
2025£398£417£341
2026£401£273£293
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Biddenham

What is the average house price in Biddenham?

The median sale price in Biddenham is £497,498 (about £396 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Biddenham?

Biddenham has 1 primary school and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Biddenham?

Biddenham scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Biddenham sits around rank 26,875 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Biddenham?

The average household income in Biddenham is around £81,713 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Biddenham?

Biddenham is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jon Gambold (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Biddenham

MK404QR

Lavenham Drive

MK404RG

The Paddock

MK404BG

Vicars Close

MK404XA

Wheelwright Way

MK404QD

Franklyn Gardens

MK404QU

Gardener Place

MK404AA

Bromham Road

MK404RB

Johnson Close

MK404ZQ

Wick End

MK404ZJ

Perth Road

MK404XD

The Smithy

MK404QJ

Deep Spinney

MK404XG

Shepherd Lane

MK404BD

Main Road

MK404AQ

Bromham Road

MK404ZL

Roseburn Court

MK404ZH

Marchmont View

MK404XB

Manning Mews

MK404QX

Lavenham Drive

MK404UL

Pintail Circle

MK404UD

Teal Walk

MK404WW

Boteler Reach

MK404WF

Otter Mews

MK404UH

St James Way

MK404UZ

Eider Grange

MK404XS

Rawlins Reach

MK404UN

Campion Place

MK404UT

Perch Mews

MK404WU

Whitworth Walk

MK404AZ

Biddenham Turn

MK404AE

Days Lane

MK404PX

Bromham Road

MK404UE

Mallard Chase

MK404BB

Main Road

MK404ZN

Shandon Leys

MK404UF

Grayling Meadow

MK404UU

Dace Bank

MK404XE

The Smithy

MK404AR

Church End

MK404UX

Bream Close

MK404UR

Skater Walk

MK404DJ

Regents Mews

MK404ZR

Biddenham

MK404UY

Zander Grove

MK404DH

Coopers Close

MK404WT

Dovecote Drive

MK404QT

Fleming Close

MK404QN

Deep Spinney

MK404WS

Peacock Lane

MK404QW

Malcote Close

MK404QG

Wood Close

MK404AJ

Gold Lane

MK404BH

Ison Close

MK404AP

Manor Road

MK404RA

Thorpe Close

MK404QE

Franklyn Gardens

MK404HX

Hampden Court

MK404UW

Barbel Gardens

MK404ZE

Biddenham Park Way

MK404XF

Howard Way

MK404AU

Elger Close

MK404AL

Duck End Lane

MK404ZS

Biddenham

MK404UB

Dragonfly Crescent

MK404AB

Queens Close

MK404QA

Malcote Close

MK404QY

Holden Close

MK404RN

Lucas Court

MK404AF

Bromham Road

MK404EU

Observer Close

MK404QP

Deep Spinney

MK404QH

Deep Spinney

MK404BL

The Old Barns

MK404UJ

Mandarin Mead

MK404AH

Bromham Road

MK404BE

Main Road

MK404PH

Howden Gardens

MK404UP

Lacewing Drive

MK404XW

King Lane

MK404AG

Windmill Hill

MK404AS

Church End

MK404AW

Church End

MK404BQ

Old Oaks Drive

MK404AY

Darlow Drive

MK404QZ

Fleming Close

MK404BA

Main Road

MK404ZF

Gordon Road

MK404WG

Great Spur

MK404UG

Mayfly Mews

MK404AT

Biddenham Turn

MK404QS

Lee Close

MK404QB

Franklyn Gardens

MK404RW

Nevern Gardens

MK404PZ

Gower Drive

MK404UQ

Heron Court

MK404AX

Darlow Drive

MK404GX

Merrils Field

MK404US

Watercress Rise

MK404XU

Carpenter Close

MK404BJ

Nodders Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.