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Castle & Newnham

About

Castle & Newnham is a ward in Bedford, located to the west of the town center. It includes areas such as Castle Road, Newnham Avenue, and parts of the River Great Ouse. The ward features a mix of residential housing, green spaces, and local amenities, with a blend of older properties and modern developments. The River Great Ouse runs through the area, providing scenic walks and recreational opportunities.

The ward is home to Bedford School and Bedford Modern School, both prominent educational institutions. Local shops, pubs, and cafes serve the community, while nearby bus routes provide connections to the town center. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel, with parks like Russell Park offering open spaces for leisure. Castle & Newnham balances residential living with access to Bedford’s broader amenities.

Area overview

On average Castle & Newnham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 200 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castle & Newnham is £48,627 per year. There are 1 schools in Castle & Newnham: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

200

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Castle & Newnham

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.

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 Castle & Newnham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£749,500	£399,750	£596,250	£925,000	£1,502,725
Flats	14	£201,500	£133,688	£166,500	£260,000	£376,250
Semi-Detached	32	£460,000	£242,781	£371,875	£525,000	£838,000
Terraced	37	£362,000	£277,000	£340,000	£410,000	£472,600

10 years median price trend in Castle & Newnham

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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