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About

Brickhill ward is a residential suburb situated on the northern edge of Bedford town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including many semi-detached and detached homes, alongside some modern developments. It is primarily a family-oriented area with a significant amount of green space integrated into its layout. The local road network connects it directly to the town centre and the A6, providing essential transport links for residents.

The ward contains several local amenities, including Brickhill Primary School and a parade of shops on Wentworth Drive serving the community. A notable feature is the presence of the historic Mowsbury Park and Golf Course on its western boundary, offering extensive woodland and sports facilities. The overall environment is quiet and suburban, with a focus on practical living rather than central urban activity.

Area overview

On average Brickhill has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brickhill is £60,813 per year. There are 3 schools in Brickhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Brickhill

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£364
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £495K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £364 per square foot) in Brickhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brickhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£485,000£375
Semi-Detached24£352,500£369
Terraced8£313,000£341
Flats3£125,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brickhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brickhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£127,500£250,000£220,000
2017£380,000£130,000£270,000£216,500
2018£380,000£235,000£282,500£228,000
2019£350,000£125,000£270,000£230,000
2020£415,000£90,000£290,000£229,950
2021£405,500£122,750£299,000£250,000
2022£468,500£115,000£335,000£277,000
2023£420,000£111,500£328,000£272,500
2024£485,000£118,000£327,500£266,750
2025£476,250£120,000£343,000£303,750
2026£535,000£127,000£368,750£308,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brickhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brickhill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£226£271£249
2017£294£271£290£255
2018£306£378£295£265
2019£296£237£287£268
2020£298£288£283£242
2021£323£251£310£297
2022£330£221£348£330
2023£355£345£350£348
2024£347£340£336£318
2025£345£242£351£312
2026£422£200£396£362
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brickhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brickhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Brickhill

What is the average house price in Brickhill?

The median sale price in Brickhill is £395,000 (about £364 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brickhill?

Brickhill has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Brickhill?

Brickhill scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brickhill sits around rank 21,467 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 Brickhill?

The average household income in Brickhill is around £60,813 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brickhill?

Brickhill is represented by 2 elected councillors: Charles Royden (Liberal Democrats) and Wendy Rider (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Brickhill

MK417GA

Ashmead Road

MK417AZ

Mersey Way

MK417XX

Skerne Passage

MK417YX

Westrope Way

MK417YD

Chelmer Close

MK417BS

Windrush Avenue

MK417FQ

Margil Road

MK417TU

Helford Close

MK417GB

Russet Close

MK417BX

Severn Way

MK417TY

Ribble Way

MK417BY

Severn Way

MK418AA

Kimbolton Road

MK417FP

Crispin Drive

MK417YW

Norfolk Close

MK417FB

Clyde Crescent

MK417JB

Nightingale Avenue

MK417GG

Grenadier Close

MK417UN

Tyne Crescent

MK417HZ

Curlew Crescent

MK417BU

Severn Way

MK417UL

Tyne Crescent

MK417UX

Tyne Crescent

MK418AD

Kimbolton Road

MK417AN

Torridge Rise

MK417YL

Tyne Crescent

MK417BZ

Severn Way

MK417JS

Pipit Rise

MK417YP

Rhineland Way

MK417FX

Bramley Way

MK417DH

Francis Groves Close

MK417GE

Gala Close

MK417YN

Marlow Way

MK417JW

Larkway

MK417FJ

Sturmer Road

MK417XE

Leven Walk

MK417TS

Ebble Mead

MK417LB

Connaught Way

MK417AR

Cherwell Road

MK417YA

Carron Road

MK417JA

Hawk Drive

MK417HS

Swift Close

MK417HJ

Merlin Gardens

MK417FW

Pomeroy Close

MK418DP

Kimbolton Road

MK418DU

Nursery Gardens

MK417DE

Severn Way

MK417JD

Aviary Walk

MK417XA

Ryton Close

MK417BT

Dart Road

MK417UR

Avon Drive

MK417XQ

Beaufort Way

MK417FH

Laxton Way

MK417DD

Severn Way

MK418DW

Kimbolton Road

MK417EL

Humber Avenue

MK417AE

Avon Drive

MK417BH

Severn Way

MK418AE

Kimbolton Road

MK417BD

Stour Way

MK418AJ

Crofton Close

MK417BG

Lune Walk

MK417BB

Rother Close

MK417BW

Conway Crescent

MK417FG

Ribston Close

MK417EE

Tamar Road

MK417XS

Swale Path

MK418AB

Kimbolton Road

MK417EA

Waveney Avenue

MK417EQ

Bourneside

MK417EW

Humber Avenue

MK417EN

Deeside

MK417JF

Hawk Drive

MK417FR

Hanwell Place

MK417HL

Merlin Gardens

MK417DX

Falcon Avenue

MK417UB

Otter Walk

MK417XY

Gipping Close

MK417TX

Bure Close

MK418YR

Brickhill

MK417EJ

Ivel Close

MK418RP

Kimbolton Close

MK417UG

Moriston Road

MK417SX

Westrope Way

MK417SU

Westrope Way

MK417UJ

Tyne Crescent

MK417DA

Severn Way

MK417AJ

Avon Drive

MK417HP

Kestrel Road

MK417UD

Itchen Close

MK417ER

Clyde Crescent

MK418AQ

Kimbolton Road

MK417YJ

Hindburn Close

MK417XU

Aire Walk

MK417BP

Isis Road

MK417AG

Avon Drive

MK417AP

Torridge Rise

MK417EF

Trent Road

MK417TR

Lambourn Way

MK418AG

Kimbolton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.