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Brickhill

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 moderate 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

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Brickhill

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 in Brickhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,125,000.

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 Brickhill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£475,000	£363,020	£420,000	£537,500	£1,010,000
Flats	3	£120,000	£77,700	£96,500	£122,500	£124,500
Semi-Detached	27	£341,000	£278,000	£304,000	£391,250	£483,900
Terraced	10	£318,750	£219,250	£286,250	£330,500	£385,750

10 years median price trend in Brickhill

All postcodes in Brickhill

MK417ED

Waveney Avenue

MK417UA

Frome Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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