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Clapham & Oakley

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About

Clapham & Oakley is a ward located to the north of Bedford town centre, encompassing the separate villages of Clapham and Oakley. The area is largely residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from older cottages to modern developments. It features local shops, schools, and community facilities serving the village populations. Green spaces and agricultural land separate the settlements, maintaining their distinct identities within the wider borough.

The area is defined by its proximity to the River Great Ouse, which flows to the west, and includes sections of the Bedfordshire Claylands. A notable local landmark is the historic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury in Clapham, with elements dating to the 13th century. The ward is traversed by the A6 road, providing a main transport link, while large employers in the vicinity include the headquarters of the Bedfordia Group situated on the Clapham Park estate.

Area overview

On average Clapham & Oakley has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clapham & Oakley is £64,017 per year. There are 3 schools in Clapham & Oakley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Clapham & Oakley

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 in Clapham & Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clapham & Oakley 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£490,000
Flats6£165,000
Semi-Detached35£308,000
Terraced28£291,000

10 years median price trend in Clapham & Oakley

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

All postcodes in Clapham & Oakley

MK416BW

High Street

MK416HD

The Baulk

MK416AD

Twinwood

MK416EP

Green Lane

MK416EU

Green Lane

MK416GR

Mckennan Close

MK437RE

Station Road

MK416DT

Highbury Grove

MK416GD

Spriggs Close

MK416HB

The Baulk

MK437RL

Dewlands

MK437ST

The Drive

MK416AT

Milton Road

MK416BS

High Street

MK416DW

The Warren

MK416HL

Twinwood Road

MK437SG

Burleigh Place

MK416AY

High Street

MK416DA

Queens Crescent

MK437SY

Pavenham Road

MK437RN

Dewlands

MK416BB

Bridle Drive

MK437SJ

Farsands

MK437SX

Westfield Road

MK416GA

The Glebe

MK416DN

High Street

MK437RY

Lovell Road

MK437TG

Parsonage Close

MK416EF

Park Farm Court

MK416AX

Milton Road

MK416DG

Knights Avenue

MK437SZ

Pavenham 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

MK416AZ

George Street

MK416BG

Fetlock Close

MK416ES

Church View

MK416HG

Twinwood Road

MK437RQ

Chapel Pound

MK437SB

Reynes Drive

MK437TH

The Spinney

MK416AG

High Street

MK416GP

Prior Close

MK437SS

Lincroft

MK416BA

George Street

MK416FS

Woodlands

MK416GE

Summers Close

MK437SU

Westfield Road

MK416ET

Green Lane

MK416AF

Clapham Road

MK416FE

Duke Drive

MK437RJ

Church Lane

MK416DB

Queens Crescent

MK437RF

Railway Cottages

MK437SR

Hunts Path

MK416GG

Dennis Close

MK437RB

Station Road

MK416AL

High Street

MK416BZ

Princess Street

MK416AH

High Street

MK437RR

Ruffs Furze

MK416AW

Oakley Road

MK437SD

Reynes Drive

MK437TD

Brockwell

MK416AR

Milton Road

MK416EQ

High Street

MK437TE

Grange Close

MK416AJ

High Street

MK416AU

Milton Road

MK416EB

Lanchester Close

MK437TF

Farrows Close

MK416BD

Paddock Close

MK416BE

Bridle Drive

MK416DY

Bents Close

MK416FA

Clapham Chase

MK437RZ

Lovell Road

MK437RS

Ruffs Furze

MK416DE

Duke Drive

MK416EH

The Ford

MK437SE

Grenidge Way

MK416BX

George Street

MK437RD

The Furlong

MK437RG

High Street

MK416DD

Duke Drive

MK437AQ

Parrott Close

MK437PW

Flax Close

MK416ER

Green Lane

MK416EX

Carriage Drive

MK416YW

High Street

MK437SL

Reynes Drive

MK416HA

The Baulk

MK416AA

The Baulk

MK416FG

Hunters Close

MK437SA

Reynes Drive

Data Sources

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