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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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

Median price£307,500
Price per sq ft£350
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £374K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £350 per square foot) in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £980,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£685,000£358
Semi-Detached36£312,550£346
Terraced26£272,500£375
Flats7£190,000£299

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£464,000£163,000£240,000£237,500
2017£455,000£316,250£250,000£215,500
2018£453,500£172,000£261,786£221,500
2019£466,250£189,950£253,500£220,000
2020£461,000£235,000£263,000£240,000
2021£480,000£170,000£272,500£237,500
2022£550,000£175,000£300,000£275,500
2023£495,000£155,000£320,000£272,500
2024£630,000—£305,000£295,000
2025£557,750£165,000£308,000£265,000
2026£660,000£213,500£307,500£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255£270£276£270
2017£288£209£281£291
2018£304£256£298£274
2019£311£245£293£298
2020£313£331£298£276
2021£298£279£326£284
2022£357£290£351£345
2023£368£285£373£336
2024£330—£365£349
2025£347£282£343£341
2026£424£340£365£368
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh in the last year.

All postcodes in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh

MK416AN

Oakley Road

MK416GR

Mckennan Close

MK416HE

The Baulk

MK441QD

The Avenue

MK441RB

Marsh Lane

MK416AR

Milton Road

MK441FN

Riseley

MK437SA

Reynes Drive

MK416GF

Fox Close

MK437SG

Burleigh Place

MK442SA

Graze Hill

MK416AY

High Street

MK416ET

New Ridings

MK441SB

River Lane

MK441QQ

The Avenue

MK416BD

Paddock Close

MK441QW

Rushden Road

MK442EE

Cross End

MK437RH

High Street

MK416FG

Hunters Close

MK416HJ

Tinsley Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.