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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

MK441RB

Marsh Lane

MK442DS

High Street

MK416AH

High Street

MK437RR

Ruffs Furze

MK441ED

Captains Close

MK441YU

Station Road

MK416AW

Oakley Road

MK437SD

Reynes Drive

MK437TD

Brockwell

MK441QX

Bennetts Close

MK442DE

Whitwick Green Road

MK416AR

Milton Road

MK416EQ

High Street

MK437TE

Grange Close

MK441RL

Bedford Road

MK441RX

Starey Close

MK416AJ

High Street

MK441QD

The Avenue

MK441TL

Castle Barns

MK442DY

Keysoe Road

MK416AU

Milton Road

MK416EB

Lanchester Close

MK437TF

Farrows Close

MK441RS

Bedford Road

MK441RZ

Rushden Road

MK416BD

Paddock Close

MK416BE

Bridle Drive

MK416DY

Bents Close

MK416FA

Clapham Chase

MK437RZ

Lovell Road

MK437RS

Ruffs Furze

MK441QL

Top Row

MK416DE

Duke Drive

MK416EH

The Ford

MK441RE

Flewton End

MK437SE

Grenidge Way

MK416BX

George Street

MK437RD

The Furlong

MK437RG

High Street

MK442DJ

Old Milton Road

MK442FY

Riseley

MK416DD

Duke Drive

MK437AQ

Parrott Close

MK437PW

Flax Close

MK442DH

Old Milton Road

MK416ER

Green Lane

MK416EX

Carriage Drive

MK416YW

High Street

MK437SL

Reynes Drive

MK416HA

The Baulk

MK442DG

Riseley

MK416AA

The Baulk

MK416FG

Hunters Close

MK437SA

Reynes Drive

MK416AS

Milton Road

MK416GB

The Glebe

MK437SP

Lincroft

MK441FE

Bridge End

MK416AP

Milton Road

MK416EJ

Bedford Road

MK441QF

The Avenue

MK442ED

Cross End Lane

MK437TB

High Street

MK441RD

Church Close

MK442YP

Riseley

MK416HJ

Tinsley Close

MK437RP

Church Lane

MK442FD

Glebe Close

MK416GN

Miller Close

MK441QS

Bourne End

MK441SA

Huntsmans Way

MK416EE

Ursula Taylor Walk

MK437SN

Reynes Drive

MK441QP

Bourne End Lane

MK442EA

Keysoe Road

MK416DF

Knights Avenue

MK437SW

Town Farm Court

MK416HH

Shire Road

MK441RU

Rushden Road

MK442YA

Riseley

MK416EG

High Street

MK441QQ

The Avenue

MK416BL

Bedford Road

MK416EA

Cody Road

MK437RU

Church Lane

MK437SQ

Copthorne Close

MK442DT

The Close

MK442DU

The Close

MK416DS

Highbury Grove

MK416HE

The Baulk

MK441QH

The Avenue

MK441RG

Parkside

MK442DA

Church End

MK416AB

The Baulk

MK416AN

Oakley Road

MK416DX

Highbury Grove

MK437RX

Lovell Road

MK437SH

Bevery Close

MK441RY

Radwell Road

MK416BP

High Street

Data Sources

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