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Blunham, Caldecote & Broom

About

Blunham, Caldecote, and Broom are rural settlements in Central Bedfordshire, located near the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by open farmland, woodland, and small villages with traditional brick-and-flint cottages. Blunham has a village green and a historic church, while Caldecote and Broom are smaller, with a mix of residential and agricultural land. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes along the river and through fields.

The area is well-connected by road, with the A1 nearby providing links to Bedford and Peterborough. Local amenities include a primary school in Blunham and a village hall for community events. The landscape is mostly flat, with scattered hedgerows and patches of woodland. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with arable farming dominating the land use. The quiet, rural setting attracts those seeking a slower pace of life while remaining within reach of larger towns.

Area overview

On average Blunham, Caldecote & Broom has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 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 of residents in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £50,000 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).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom Population

6,563

Population density

85.8 per km²

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

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 £442,000 in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £980,000.

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	41	£537,500	£300,000	£444,000	£632,500	£790,000
Flats	1	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000
Semi-Detached	28	£359,625	£287,000	£318,750	£410,000	£513,250
Terraced	6	£278,000	£255,000	£270,750	£318,250	£427,500

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: 01/12/2025.

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

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