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Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

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About

Clapham, Oakley, and Thurleigh are neighbouring parishes situated north of Bedford. The area is characterised by arable farmland and pockets of woodland, with the Greensand Ridge influencing the gently rolling landscape. Settlements are compact, centred around historic church spires and village greens, with newer housing developments extending some boundaries. The presence of former RAF Thurleigh, now a major industrial and business park, adds a distinct layer to the local economy and scenery.

The area retains a largely rural feel, with public footpaths and bridleways connecting the villages. Thurleigh's airfield history remains a dominant feature, its vast runways now repurposed for logistics and technology firms. Local life focuses on village halls, primary schools, and community pubs, with many residents commuting to Bedford or Milton Keynes for work. The regular sight of hot air balloons launching from fields near Old Warden is a common spectacle in the summer months.

Area overview

On average Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year. There are 5 schools in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is home to around 8,757 people, with a population density of about 200.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh Population
8,757
Population density
200.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.51(-44%)
Vehicle crime
2.63(-42%)
Public order
2.4(-54%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,315
83.53%
Other White
449
5.13%
Indian
194
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
137
1.56%
African
116
1.32%
Total population: 8,757

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,496
35.34%
Level 3 (A level)
1,185
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,056
14.95%
No qualifications
1,018
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
9.29%
Total 16+ residents: 7,063

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,520
41.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,256
34.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
389
10.74%
Other social rented
308
8.5%
Other forms of private rent
70
1.93%
Total households: 3,622

Property prices in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh 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 Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£500,000
Flats6£165,000
Semi-Detached38£309,000
Terraced31£287,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh.

All postcodes in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

MK442FX

Holley Drive

MK416BW

High Street

MK416HD

The Baulk

MK441SB

River Lane

MK416AD

Twinwood

MK416EP

Green Lane

MK416EU

Green Lane

MK416GR

Mckennan Close

MK437RE

Station Road

MK441QA

Thurleigh Road

MK416DT

Highbury Grove

MK416GD

Spriggs Close

MK416HB

The Baulk

MK437RL

Dewlands

MK437ST

The Drive

MK441SD

London End

MK416AT

Milton Road

MK416BS

High Street

MK416DW

The Warren

MK442DD

Whitwick Green Road

MK416HL

Twinwood Road

MK437SG

Burleigh Place

MK441SE

Arkwright Road

MK441QG

Old Way

MK442EB

Keysoe Road

MK442EE

Cross End

MK416AY

High Street

MK416DA

Queens Crescent

MK441FN

Riseley

MK437SY

Pavenham Road

MK441RJ

Bedford Road

MK441QR

Bourne End Lane

MK441RP

Mill Court

MK442DR

Vicarage Green

MK437RN

Dewlands

MK416BB

Bridle Drive

MK437SJ

Farsands

MK437SX

Westfield Road

MK416GA

The Glebe

MK441QN

Rushden Road

MK416DN

High Street

MK441ZY

Coplowe Lane

MK437RY

Lovell Road

MK437TG

Parsonage Close

MK442DX

High Street

MK416EF

Park Farm Court

MK441SH

Radwell Road

MK416AX

Milton Road

MK416DG

Knights Avenue

MK437SZ

Pavenham Road

MK441QE

Coplowe Lane

MK442DP

Mill Road

MK416BY

King Street

MK437RH

High Street

MK437SF

Grenidge Way

MK416BN

Preservine Walk

MK416DR

The Slade

MK416DU

Highbury Grove

MK416GH

Hulme Close

MK437TA

Highfield Road

MK441RF

Thurleigh Road

MK441SG

Riverside View

MK442DQ

Coplowe Lane

MK416AZ

George Street

MK416BG

Fetlock Close

MK416ES

Church View

MK416HG

Twinwood Road

MK437RQ

Chapel Pound

MK437SB

Reynes Drive

MK437TH

The Spinney

MK416AG

High Street

MK441RH

Church Green

MK442DL

Mill Road

MK416GP

Prior Close

MK437SS

Lincroft

MK442EH

Chapelfields

MK416BA

George Street

MK416FS

Woodlands

MK416GE

Summers Close

MK437SU

Westfield Road

MK441QB

St Marys Close

MK416ET

Green Lane

MK441RR

Bedford Road

MK416AF

Clapham Road

MK416FE

Duke Drive

MK442DF

Milton Road

MK437RJ

Church Lane

MK442DB

High Street

MK416DB

Queens Crescent

MK441RT

Butterfield Court

MK437RF

Railway Cottages

MK437SR

Hunts Path

MK442DZ

Keysoe Road

MK416GG

Dennis Close

MK437RB

Station Road

MK441FD

Thurleigh Road

MK441QW

Rushden Road

MK416AL

High Street

MK416BZ

Princess Street

MK442HQ

Hatch Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.