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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, about 55% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£371
Sales (last 12 months)225
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £545K

Based on 225 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £371 per square foot) in Bromham & Biddenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached113£541,700£395
Semi-Detached62£352,500£383
Terraced35£332,495£305
Flats15£225,000£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromham & Biddenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£397,473£204,248£282,995£271,000
2017£465,000£208,495£295,995£284,995
2018£444,995£210,995£305,000£295,000
2019£450,000£205,495£310,000£256,248
2020£430,000£213,495£306,500£294,995
2021£493,995£189,500£297,000£287,000
2022£525,000£215,000£355,000£321,000
2023£546,250£215,750£366,500£295,500
2024£565,000£221,000£347,500£315,000
2025£570,000£215,000£350,500£346,110
2026£533,750£227,500£357,500£342,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£319£293£255
2017£295£307£286£271
2018£309£325£326£286
2019£303£296£302£285
2020£313£317£303£314
2021£332£286£325£318
2022£370£344£377£326
2023£381£359£385£349
2024£386£316£354£328
2025£395£331£381£337
2026£391£318£355£349
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromham & Biddenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromham & Biddenham in the last year.

All postcodes in Bromham & Biddenham

MK438NR

Grange Lane

MK404FU

Roman Gate

MK404QW

Malcote Close

MK438QQ

New Road

MK438HG

Bucks Close

MK404BA

Main Road

MK438PW

Mayhew Close

MK404AR

Church End

MK404GH

Kingswood Way

MK438LR

Millfield

MK404UG

Mayfly Mews

MK404QD

Franklyn Gardens

MK404GF

Stone Close

MK404QG

Wood Close

MK404WU

Whitworth Walk

MK404GS

Stedeham Road

MK438PL

Rosemary Drive

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.