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Crime
LowHigh

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 £60,839 per year. The median sale price in Brickhill is £398,750 (around £363 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £322,250 and £507,500. 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: £398,750
Price per sq ft: £363
Sales (last 12 months): 90
Typical range (middle 50%): £322K – £508K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £398,750 (about £363 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
Detached49£480,000£369
Semi-Detached30£363,750£366
Terraced7£272,500£341
Flats4£126,000£254

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£472,500£120,000£335,000£303,750
2026£517,500£131,000£377,500£290,500
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£351£242£352£312
2026£410£233£371£352
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brickhill ward.

Local councillors

Charles Royden

Brickhill - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Wendy Rider

Brickhill - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats