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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

MK438PG

Brook Way

MK404BE

Main Road

MK438ND

West View

MK438NL

Orchard Way

MK404AU

Elger Close

MK404RT

Elmswell Place

MK404UW

Barbel Gardens

MK404TS

Croxden Gardens

MK404DJ

Regents Mews

MK404AY

Darlow Drive

MK404GE

Whitings

MK404ST

Edgar Green

MK404SE

Midsummer Grove

MK404AT

Biddenham Turn

MK404SQ

Queen Eleanor Drive

MK438JB

Lower Farm Road

MK404YA

Icel Way

MK404ZQ

Wick End

MK404UZ

Eider Grange

MK404WH

Ethelred Lane

MK404QP

Deep Spinney

MK404UF

Grayling Meadow

MK404SZ

Ashwick Mead

MK404ZN

Shandon Leys

MK404BD

Main Road

MK404QA

Malcote Close

MK438PN

Jackman Close

MK404SN

Jermin Mews

MK438LL

Village Road

MK438HS

Northampton Road

MK438UE

Dynevor Close

MK404FE

Carnoustie Drive

MK404SG

Archer Street

MK438QU

Quenby Way

MK438FE

Eglantine Close

MK404PZ

Gower Drive

MK404XB

Manning Mews

MK404AJ

Gold Lane

MK438LT

Box End Road

MK404RP

Pennard Close

MK438QJ

Stagsden Road

MK438NT

Springfield Drive

MK438JF

Neville Crescent

MK404AZ

Biddenham Turn

MK404SY

Northwick Close

MK404AH

Bromham Road

MK404WT

Dovecote Drive

MK404FG

Carnoustie Drive

MK404PH

Howden Gardens

MK438PH

Trevor Drive

MK438LX

Hawthorn Terrace

MK438HT

Parkland

MK438LB

Tudor Close

MK404QJ

Deep Spinney

MK404AG

Windmill Hill

MK438UF

Walnut Close

MK404QN

Deep Spinney

MK404UY

Zander Grove

MK404YB

Great Denham

MK404UX

Bream Close

MK438GA

Chestnut Avenue

MK404UH

St James Way

MK404BL

The Old Barns

MK404RS

Wessex Close

MK438GP

Red Oak Close

MK404GQ

Wayland Road

MK404SW

Wilfrid Lane

MK404QE

Franklyn Gardens

MK438JS

The Green

MK438LE

Springfield Drive

MK438LP

Bridge End

MK404GW

Greenkeepers Road

MK438JE

Neville Crescent

MK404RZ

Lindrick Close

MK438QA

Berry Drive

MK404UU

Dace Bank

MK438TL

Wisdom Close

MK438LQ

Herons Mead

MK404RU

Wortham Close

MK438PT

Stagsden Road

MK438SP

Batcheldor Gardens

MK438FB

Lavender Lane

MK438GG

Stone Pine Road

MK438HR

Northampton Road

MK404EU

Observer Close

MK404GB

Great Portway

MK438NB

Rose Walk

MK404XS

Rawlins Reach

MK438NS

Grange Lane

MK404WN

Soudley Lane

MK404ZS

Biddenham

MK438PF

Grange Court

MK438QW

Quenby Way

MK404AN

Gold Lane

MK438PJ

Trevor Drive

MK404WP

Denby Rise

MK404QR

Lavenham Drive

MK404UL

Pintail Circle

MK404GY

Saunton Close

MK404RB

Johnson Close

Data Sources

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