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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

MK416HB

The Baulk

MK441QP

Bourne End Lane

MK442FX

Holley Drive

MK416AS

Milton Road

MK416FA

Clapham Chase

MK437RX

Lovell Road

MK416ED

Cody Road

MK437RN

Dewlands

MK416AP

Milton Road

MK416FS

Woodlands

MK416BL

Bedford Road

MK437SR

Hunts Path

MK416AJ

High Street

MK416DG

Knights Avenue

MK442DJ

Old Milton Road

MK437RP

Church Lane

MK416GN

Miller Close

MK416EX

Carriage Drive

MK441SH

Radwell Road

MK442DH

Old Milton Road

MK441RR

Bedford Road

MK416HA

The Baulk

MK416GG

Dennis Close

MK441QE

Coplowe Lane

MK441QX

Bennetts Close

MK416BG

Fetlock Close

MK416DE

Duke Drive

MK437SJ

Farsands

MK416DB

Queens Crescent

MK437TF

Farrows Close

MK441QN

Rushden Road

MK441QT

North End

MK416BS

High Street

MK437RD

The Furlong

MK442DX

High Street

MK416ER

Green Lane

MK437SZ

Pavenham Road

MK437TA

Highfield Road

MK416EQ

High Street

MK416BA

George Street

MK437SQ

Copthorne Close

MK441FE

Bridge End

MK442DS

High Street

MK437RT

Ruffs Furze

MK416GH

Hulme Close

MK416AT

Milton Road

MK442DE

Whitwick Green Road

MK442DF

Milton Road

MK441RX

Starey Close

MK441QA

Thurleigh Road

MK441QH

The Avenue

MK437RU

Church Lane

MK441RZ

Rushden Road

MK416DN

High Street

MK437RB

Station Road

MK441QS

Bourne End

MK442YA

Riseley

MK416GD

Spriggs Close

MK437SE

Grenidge Way

MK442DR

Vicarage Green

MK416DA

Queens Crescent

MK437AQ

Parrott Close

MK441ED

Captains Close

MK437RY

Lovell Road

MK416AW

Oakley Road

MK416FE

Duke Drive

MK416BX

George Street

MK437TH

The Spinney

MK442ED

Cross End Lane

MK442DY

Keysoe Road

MK442FD

Glebe Close

MK437SL

Reynes Drive

MK437RW

Dewlands

MK416EU

Green Lane

MK416AD

Twinwood

MK416AU

Milton Road

MK437SP

Lincroft

MK441YU

Station Road

MK416GA

The Glebe

MK416BW

High Street

MK416DL

Tranquada Close

MK441QG

Old Way

MK416AL

High Street

MK416AB

The Baulk

MK416AH

High Street

MK441RY

Radwell Road

MK416AQ

High Street

MK441SA

Huntsmans Way

MK437RQ

Chapel Pound

MK442FY

Riseley

MK416HP

Twinwood Road

MK416AX

Milton Road

MK416AZ

George Street

MK416DZ

Bents Close

MK437SH

Bevery Close

MK416EY

Clapham Park

MK416BN

Preservine Walk

MK416DF

Knights Avenue

MK437RR

Ruffs Furze

MK416AF

Clapham Road

Data Sources

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