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Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

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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 (1 Outstanding and 3 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.