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About

Blunham, Caldecote and Broom form a cluster of rural settlements in the Ivel Valley. The area is characterised by farmland, the River Great Ouse, and historic village cores with thatched cottages and medieval churches. The landscape is largely agricultural, with pockets of woodland and the river providing a focus for local walks and wildlife.

A notable local landmark is the Blunham Water Mill, a restored 18th-century mill on the river. The area maintains a quiet, parish-based community life, with the smaller hamlets of Broom and Caldecote situated amidst open fields, connected by narrow country lanes.

Area overview

On average Blunham, Caldecote & Broom has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £68,112 per year. The median sale price in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £445,000 (around £377 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £495,500. There are 5 schools in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is home to around 6,563 people, with a population density of about 85.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom Population
6,563
Population density
85.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.13(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.77(+22%)
Vehicle crime
6.86(+56%)
Public order
5.49(+7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,034
91.93%
Other White
150
2.29%
Irish
55
0.84%
Indian
54
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
45
0.69%
Total population: 6,564

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,824
33.08%
Level 3 (A level)
927
16.81%
No qualifications
884
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
850
15.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
554
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 5,514

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,069
39.36%
Owns with a mortgage
823
30.3%
Other social rented
382
14.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
11.56%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.28%
Total households: 2,716

Property prices in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £377
Sales (last 12 months): 73
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £496K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £377 per square foot) in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£515,000£378
Semi-Detached30£427,500£388
Terraced11£283,000£367
Flats3£235,000£328

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£482,500£182,500£260,000£265,000
2017£468,750£273,500£306,000£277,000
2018£495,000£177,500£344,000£262,000
2019£402,250—£318,500£295,000
2020£433,725£173,000£349,000£261,250
2021£557,500£184,500£370,000£295,000
2022£600,000£190,000£452,500£344,750
2023£553,750£192,500£371,500£277,500
2024£541,250—£370,000£284,500
2025£572,500£200,000£386,000£280,000
2026£492,500£292,500£437,500£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£303£301£289
2017£291£363£319£279
2018£311£317£318£337
2019£308—£323£410
2020£319£383£323£296
2021£323£323£346£333
2022£395£353£353£360
2023£373£325£414£344
2024£362—£355£377
2025£351£404£388£383
2026£373£325£363£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blunham, Caldecote & Broom 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.

Frequently asked questions about Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

Is Blunham, Caldecote & Broom safe?

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom?

The median sale price in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £445,000 (about £377 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom?

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom has 5 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Blunham, Caldecote & Broom?

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom sits around rank 14,402 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 Blunham, Caldecote & Broom?

The average household income in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is around £68,112 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

SG189BU

Hitchin Road

SG189HD

Church Lane

SG189EB

Northill

SG192AT

Mill Lane

SG189GE

Lychfield Close

MK443FE

Buntings Close

SG192AX

Station Road

SG191PP

Brook End

SG192BD

Tempsford Hall

SG189BG

The Pastures

SG189HF

Bedford Road

SG189GL

Goodwin Field

SG189FD

Pear Tree Piece

SG189AR

Queens Close

MK453QA

High Road

SG189EG

The Green

SG189AA

Ickwell Road

SG189NW

Southill Road

SG189BD

Biggleswade Road

SG180NA

Hill Lane

MK443NL

High Street

SG189EH

Caldecote Road

SG189AB

Ickwell Road

SG189LW

Northill

SG192AL

Tempsford Road

SG189EZ

Hill Lane

MK443FD

Armistice Croft

SG189HG

Bedford Road

SG189NH

The Woodlands

SG189ED

Northill Road

MK443PH

The Ridgeway

SG175NS

Stanford Road

SG175NP

Stanford Road

MK443ND

Barford Road

SG189JG

Mill Road

SG189JF

The Crescent

SG189FN

Littles Close

MK443NH

Park Lane

MK443NU

Tempsford Road

SG189BB

Northill

SG189AW

Bedford Road

SG189EY

Broom Road

SG191ND

Bedford Road

SG189EP

Warden Road

SG189DE

Wordsworth Close

SG189ER

Warden Road

SG189DT

Northill

SG189BL

Biggleswade Road

SG189BE

Great North Road

SG191PX

Budna Road

SG189LA

Southill Road

SG189NN

Southill Road

SG189LS

Bedford Road

SG175QL

Northill

SG189AJ

Bedford Road

SG189HQ

The Village

SG189GB

Northill

MK443RD

Blunham Road

SG189DF

Byron Close

MK443RF

West Way

SG175QJ

Northill

MK443NE

Barford Road

SG189LU

Bedford Road

SG189NP

High Street

SG191PT

Woodside Caravan Park

SG192AU

Station Road

SG192BW

Tempsford Road

MK443RJ

St Johns Road

MK443NN

High Street

SG189AE

Sand Lane

SG189LL

Northill

SG189AG

Thorncote Road

SG189EE

The Green

SG189DW

Brook Close

SG189GF

Maisie Gardens

SG189BQ

Harvey Close

SG189HX

Stanford Road

SG189UT

Swallowfields

MK443NS

Grange Road

SG189EU

The Maynards

MK443RR

Bedford Road

SG189GP

Northill

SG191PU

Thorncote Green

SG189BN

Biggleswade Road

SG189EN

Tompions End

SG192TX

Home Farm Close

SG191PS

Hatch Common

SG192AJ

Great North Road

MK443NJ

Park Lane

SG189FE

Bedford Road

SG189DH

Oak Crescent

MK443RG

Bedford Road

SG189EF

The Green

SG189DB

Hill Lane

SG189DL

Dene Way

MK443NB

Walnut Close

SG189JD

Standford Road

SG189AP

Bedford Road

SG189LJ

Northill

MK443PA

Station Road