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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 43 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
43
Deprivation level
4/10
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
19.76(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.88(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-50%)
Vehicle crime
2.85(-35%)
Public order
2.63(-49%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 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
Detached25£563,000
Flats7£170,000
Semi-Detached42£297,500
Terraced34£272,500

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

MK442DT

The Close

MK416ES

Church View

MK441RU

Rushden Road

MK437SU

Westfield Road

MK416DD

Duke Drive

MK416GQ

Loak Close

MK416HL

Twinwood Road

MK442DL

Mill Road

MK437RG

High Street

MK416GE

Summers Close

MK437SW

Town Farm Court

MK416HD

The Baulk

MK442EB

Keysoe Road

MK441RD

Church Close

MK437SF

Grenidge Way

MK437SD

Reynes Drive

MK441RE

Flewton End

MK416HH

Shire Road

MK442DD

Whitwick Green Road

MK437RL

Dewlands

MK416EF

Park Farm Court

MK441RH

Church Green

MK441RF

Thurleigh Road

MK441RT

Butterfield Court

MK441SE

Arkwright Road

MK441RG

Parkside

MK442EQ

Robins Folly

MK441SG

Riverside View

MK416BE

Bridle Drive

MK416HG

Twinwood Road

MK441QL

Top Row

MK441QF

The Avenue

MK437RF

Railway Cottages

MK437SS

Lincroft

MK416DP

The Close

MK441SD

London End

MK442DU

The Close

MK437TE

Grange Close

MK437PW

Flax Close

MK416EH

The Ford

MK442DQ

Coplowe Lane

MK441QR

Bourne End Lane

MK416AG

High Street

MK437RE

Station Road

MK442YP

Riseley

MK437SB

Reynes Drive

MK416DY

Bents Close

MK416BU

Mount Pleasant Road

MK441RS

Bedford Road

MK437RJ

Church Lane

MK416EJ

Bedford Road

MK437RZ

Lovell Road

MK437TG

Parsonage Close

MK416GJ

Birbeck Close

MK416GP

Prior Close

MK416EB

Lanchester Close

MK441NH

Chettles Close

MK416EG

High Street

MK441RJ

Bedford Road

MK416DT

Highbury Grove

MK416YW

High Street

MK442EH

Chapelfields

MK416BP

High Street

MK441FD

Thurleigh Road

MK437TB

High Street

MK416BY

King Street

MK416DS

Highbury Grove

MK416DW

The Warren

MK442EA

Keysoe Road

MK416BT

Mount Pleasant Road

MK441ZY

Coplowe Lane

MK441TL

Castle Barns

MK442DB

High Street

MK437TD

Brockwell

MK437SN

Reynes Drive

MK437ST

The Drive

MK442DZ

Keysoe Road

MK441QB

St Marys Close

MK441RP

Mill Court

MK442DA

Church End

MK416DX

Highbury Grove

MK416EA

Cody Road

MK416GL

The Glebe

MK416EE

Ursula Taylor Walk

MK441QJ

Memorial Lane

MK416DU

Highbury Grove

MK442DP

Mill Road

MK416BB

Bridle Drive

MK441RL

Bedford Road

MK437SX

Westfield Road

MK442HQ

Hatch Lane

MK437SY

Pavenham Road

MK416EP

Green Lane

MK416GB

The Glebe

MK416BQ

Saddle Close

MK416BZ

Princess Street

MK442DG

Riseley

MK416AA

The Baulk

MK416DR

The Slade

MK437RS

Ruffs Furze

Data Sources

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