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About

Brickhill is situated on the southeastern edge of Bedford, primarily characterised by residential development. The area is dominated by housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, featuring a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its elevated position provides views across the Ouse Valley towards the town centre.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Danish Camp, a community and watersports centre located on the banks of the River Great Ouse at the area's boundary. The surrounding open spaces, including Brickhill Woods, offer woodland paths and access to the riverside, used for informal recreation by residents.

Area overview

On average Brickhill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brickhill is £60,246 per year. There are 4 schools in Brickhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Brickhill is home to around 8,161 people, with a population density of about 3,604.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brickhill Population
8,161
Population density
3,604 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.89(-23%)
Vehicle crime
9.31(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.94(-23%)
Shoplifting
5.64(-21%)
Other theft
4.66(-16%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,799
71.03%
Other White
681
8.34%
Indian
482
5.9%
African
161
1.97%
Caribbean
133
1.63%
Total population: 8,164

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,397
35.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,093
16.26%
No qualifications
1,018
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,722

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,568
44.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,058
30.19%
Other social rented
463
13.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
8.3%
Social rents from council
58
1.66%
Total households: 3,504

Property prices in Brickhill

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Brickhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brickhill in the 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 Brickhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£470,000
Flats1£73,000
Semi-Detached28£345,000
Terraced12£287,500

10 years median price trend in Brickhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brickhill.

All postcodes in Brickhill

MK417XX

Skerne Passage

MK418DW

Kimbolton Road

MK417HS

Swift Close

MK418NL

Carlton Gardens

MK417SZ

Tyne Crescent

MK417UA

Frome Close

MK417UN

Tyne Crescent

MK419DL

Kimbolton Road

MK417ED

Waveney Avenue

MK417QG

Brickhill Drive

MK417QL

Brickhill Drive

MK417TP

Irthing Close

MK417QS

Mallard Hill

MK417YH

Douglas Road

MK418AE

Kimbolton Road

MK418AG

Kimbolton Road

MK417DA

Severn Way

MK417JW

Larkway

MK417LA

The Buntings

MK417AA

Dove Road

MK417AT

Dearne Walk

MK417HN

Linnet Way

MK417YB

Tyne Crescent

MK418DN

Kimbolton Road

MK418RP

Kimbolton Close

MK417AD

Arun Close

MK417BZ

Severn Way

MK417EU

Avon Drive

MK417UP

Tyne Crescent

MK417XL

Breamish Walk

MK418DU

Nursery Gardens

MK417BN

Windrush Avenue

MK417YT

Witham Close

MK417BX

Severn Way

MK417HY

Curlew Crescent

MK417QB

Brickhill Drive

MK417TX

Bure Close

MK417UE

Wansbeck Road

MK417BG

Lune Walk

MK417QY

Rooksmead

MK417UJ

Tyne Crescent

MK417UQ

Moriston Road

MK418DS

Kimbolton Road

MK417AZ

Mersey Way

MK418AF

Kimbolton Road

MK417DD

Severn Way

MK417UL

Tyne Crescent

MK417ER

Clyde Crescent

MK417JZ

Fulmar Road

MK417QT

Mallard Hill

MK417QU

Mallard Hill

MK417XQ

Beaufort Way

MK417YP

Rhineland Way

MK417AN

Torridge Rise

MK417AS

Dearne Walk

MK417UW

Tyne Crescent

MK417YN

Marlow Way

MK417AP

Torridge Rise

MK417JP

Larkway

MK417JX

Fulmar Road

MK417UX

Tyne Crescent

MK417EY

Avon Drive

MK417UT

Avon Drive

MK419DN

Kimbolton Road

MK417LB

Connaught Way

MK417PZ

William Barron Court

MK417XP

The Wharfe

MK418AQ

Kimbolton Road

MK419BB

Maple Place

MK417AG

Avon Drive

MK417YQ

Washburn Close

MK417ES

Wye Close

MK417TR

Lambourn Way

MK417AX

Wansbeck Road

MK417BB

Rother Close

MK417BH

Severn Way

MK417DS

Falcon Avenue

MK417JT

Pipit Rise

MK417ST

Churnet Close

MK417FU

William Barron Court

MK417XS

Swale Path

MK417EG

Bourneside

MK417HW

Starling Way

MK417JB

Nightingale Avenue

MK417UU

Avon Drive

MK418DP

Kimbolton Road

MK417PY

Brickhill Drive

MK417EW

Humber Avenue

MK417JS

Pipit Rise

MK417YR

Weaver Close

MK417DB

Severn Way

MK417DE

Severn Way

MK417QQ

Brickhill Drive

MK417XF

Leven Walk

MK417BS

Windrush Avenue

MK417EA

Waveney Avenue

MK417HZ

Curlew Crescent

MK417TY

Ribble Way

MK417YY

Tyne Crescent

MK417SU

Westrope Way

Data Sources

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