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Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom Population

6,563

Population density

85.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

47.08(+51%)

Anti-social behaviour

11.28(-2%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.77(+21%)

Vehicle crime

6.86(+51%)

Public order

5.64(+8%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

6,034

91.93%

Other White

150

2.29%

Irish

0.84%

Indian

0.82%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.69%

Total population: 6,564

Economics

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

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

2.28%

Total households: 2,716

Property prices in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £452,000 in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£538,960	£300,000	£443,000	£634,375	£1,004,750
Flats	1	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000
Semi-Detached	28	£372,500	£305,250	£318,750	£463,125	£513,250
Terraced	7	£283,000	£256,000	£271,500	£310,000	£421,000

10 years median price trend in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

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