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Bromham & Biddenham

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About

Bromham and Biddenham are neighbouring parishes situated on the western outskirts of Bedford, bordering the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside, with the river providing a distinct boundary. Biddenham is noted for its historic village core and conservation area, featuring traditional thatched cottages and a medieval church. Bromham includes a larger village centre with local amenities and is known for its historic watermill and bridge, which are prominent local landmarks.

The landscape is largely defined by the river valley and its flood meadows, with several public footpaths and green spaces like Bromham Mill Meadows. The area maintains a semi-rural feel, with farmland separating the settlements from the main urban area of Bedford. The presence of the A428 road influences the area's connectivity. Local life centres around village institutions, including schools, churches, and community events, fostering a distinct parish identity separate from the nearby town.

Area overview

On average Bromham & Biddenham has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year. There are 4 schools in Bromham & Biddenham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bromham & Biddenham is home to around 12,828 people, with a population density of about 949.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bromham & Biddenham Population
12,828
Population density
949.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.82(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.21(-12%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-56%)
Other theft
2.81(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,008
70.19%
Other White
794
6.19%
Indian
745
5.81%
African
363
2.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
278
2.17%
Total population: 12,833

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,747
47.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,644
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,370
13.59%
No qualifications
932
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
794
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 10,082

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,179
42.87%
Owns outright
1,776
34.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
487
9.58%
Other social rented
355
6.98%
Shared ownership
182
3.58%
Total households: 5,083

Property prices in Bromham & Biddenham

Based on 274 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Bromham & Biddenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bromham & Biddenham 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 Bromham & Biddenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached136£562,500
Flats16£220,000
Semi-Detached65£355,000
Terraced57£347,220

10 years median price trend in Bromham & Biddenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham.

All postcodes in Bromham & Biddenham

MK438GQ

Blue Spruce Close

MK438NE

Leyside

MK404WW

Boteler Reach

MK438JP

Village Road

MK404AL

Duck End Lane

MK404BF

St Mellion Drive

MK404GL

Masters Close

MK438GD

Chestnut Avenue

MK438PS

Dove House Close

MK438JR

The Green

MK438LN

Randalls Close

MK438QE

Cartwright Close

MK438NP

Grange Lane

MK438GY

Arundel Gardens

MK404SX

Alnwick Way

MK404WL

Hovingham Drive

MK404PX

Bromham Road

MK404TY

Winchell Mews

MK404QT

Fleming Close

MK404BB

Main Road

MK438PE

Northampton Road

MK438JZ

Wingfield Road

MK438FD

Rosehip Road

MK438JD

Lower Farm Road

MK438JJ

Godwin Close

MK438LY

North View

MK404BJ

Nodders Way

MK404SR

Hilda Close

MK438LH

Springfield Drive

MK404WE

Muscovy Mews

MK404DL

Regents Mews

MK438LZ

South View

MK438QB

Northampton Road

MK404GJ

Greenkeepers Road

MK404SL

Edith Avenue

MK404XH

Campion Road

MK404XG

Shepherd Lane

MK404ZE

Biddenham Park Way

MK404GD

Little Portway

MK404FF

Carnoustie Drive

MK404RA

Thorpe Close

MK438JY

Wingfield Road

MK438QH

New Road

MK404QH

Deep Spinney

MK404WF

Otter Mews

MK404TZ

Ellesmere Gardens

MK438JH

Godwin Way

MK404XE

The Smithy

MK404US

Watercress Rise

MK404QS

Lee Close

MK404WS

Peacock Lane

MK438QN

Tollgate Close

MK438LD

Molivers Lane

MK438PP

Rosemary Drive

MK438QX

Quenby Way

MK404AD

Days Lane

MK438TQ

Browning Close

MK438NG

Dynevor Close

MK438HJ

The Glade

MK404TT

Chislehurst Place

MK404UD

Teal Walk

MK404GA

Great Portway

MK404ZR

Biddenham

MK404BH

Ison Close

MK438UB

Dynevor Close

MK438GH

Tulip Tree Close

MK438PR

Pear Tree Close

MK438PB

Northampton Road

MK404GR

Mercia Road

MK404XW

King Lane

MK438NF

Leyside

MK404AF

Bromham Road

MK438PA

Grange Lane

MK438LS

Bridge End

MK438JG

Neville Close

MK404QZ

Fleming Close

MK404RN

Lucas Court

MK404WG

Great Spur

MK404XA

Wheelwright Way

MK404UB

Dragonfly Crescent

MK438HU

Village Road

MK404AQ

Bromham Road

MK438LA

Woodland Drive

MK438HQ

Northampton Road

MK404GU

Woden Gardens

MK438LG

Cornwallis Close

MK438LF

Mowbray Close

MK404FS

Greenkeepers Road

MK404UT

Perch Mews

MK438UD

Dynevor Close

MK438JN

Horner Grove

MK404UQ

Heron Court

MK404SA

Broad Mead Avenue

MK438QD

Princes Road

MK404SD

Anglia Way

MK404SB

Lavender Lane

MK438GF

Stone Pine Road

MK404UE

Mallard Chase

MK404XU

Carpenter Close

MK438NJ

Pinsent Avenue

Data Sources

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