Cranfield & Marston Moretaine ward is located in Central Bedfordshire, covering the villages of Cranfield and Marston Moretaine. The area is known for its rural character, with a mix of farmland and residential areas. Cranfield is home to Cranfield University, a postgraduate institution specialising in engineering and technology, which adds an academic presence to the village. Marston Moretaine features historic buildings, including the 12th-century St Mary’s Church, and retains a traditional village atmosphere.
The ward has good transport links, with the A421 providing access to Milton Keynes and Bedford. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, serving the needs of residents. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, such as the Marston Vale Forest Park. Housing ranges from older cottages to newer developments, reflecting the area’s growth while maintaining its rural identity. The ward balances community life with proximity to larger towns and employment hubs.
On average Cranfield & Marston Moretaine has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine is £56,206 per year. There are 7 schools in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £457,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £204,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £305,000 |
10 years price trend in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
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Graces Close
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Marston Hill
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Great Meadow
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Broughton Road
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College Road
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Eight Acres
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Longborns
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Church Walk
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Manor Road
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Manor Road
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Beancroft Road
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Boughton End Lane
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Lombard Street
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Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn
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College Road
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Corn Close
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Cranfield & Aspley Guise
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Astwood Road
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Little Spinney
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Arpins Pightle
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Bedford Road
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Crane Way
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Red Lion Close
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Broad Green
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Bedford Road
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Woburn Road
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Station Road
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The Green
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Handley Page Close
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Gold Furlong
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Faulkner Gardens
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University Way
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Maltings Close
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Court Road
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Abbott Corner
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Johnson Close
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Upper Shelton Road
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Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn
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Whitehall
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Moreteyne Road
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Sheeptick End
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Butler Drive
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Foggy Close
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Lodge Road
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Cranfield & Aspley Guise
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Bedford Road
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Broad Green
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University Way
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Cranfield Road
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Broad Green
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Coronation Road
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Barkers Piece
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Horseshoe Close
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Churchill Road
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Bedford Road
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Gold Furlong
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Beckerings Park Road
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Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn
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Burridge Close
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Bedford Road
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The Drive
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Kerrison Close
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Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn
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Broughton Road
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Cranfield Road
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Church Street
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Prince Philip Avenue
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College Road
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Cranfield & Aspley Guise
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Forge Close
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University Way
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Mill Road
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Snagge Court
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Horseshoe Close
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Lower Shelton Road
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Hare Lane
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Linehams Pightle
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Wavendon Road
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Lodge Road
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High Street
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High Street
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Drapers End
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Braeburn Way
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Redlands Bank
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Springfield Way
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Banks Close
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Roxhill Road
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Bye Road
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Great Farm Close
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Lydds Hill
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Broughton Road
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Broughton Road
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Oaken Pin Close
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Bedford Road
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Lanchester Road
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Bedford Road
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Orchard Close
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Flitt Leys Close
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Mill Road
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Denton Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.