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About

Heath & Reach ward is situated in the northern part of Central Bedfordshire, bordering Buckinghamshire. The area encompasses the large village of Heath and Reach itself, along with smaller settlements like Hockliffe and Eggington. The landscape is characterised by a mix of agricultural land and pockets of woodland, with the River Ouzel flowing through the western edge. The ward is largely residential, with a notable historical connection to the lace-making industry.

The area includes the Stockgrove Country Park and Rushmere Lakes, which provide a significant area of mixed woodland and heathland for recreation. Local governance is managed through a parish council, and the ward maintains a distinct separation from the larger urban areas to the south. The presence of the Greensand Ridge influences the local geography, contributing to the area's rural character and network of public footpaths.

Area overview

On average Heath & Reach has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heath & Reach is £68,649 per year. The median sale price in Heath & Reach is £405,000 (around £402 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £547,500. There are 3 schools in Heath & Reach: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Heath & Reach

Median price: £405,000

Price per sq ft: £402

Sales (last 12 months): 59

Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £548K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £402 per square foot) in Heath & Reach area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath & Reach over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£547,500	£400	£360,625	£476,250	£740,000	£848,750
Semi-Detached	11	£390,000	£417	£247,500	£327,500	£417,500	£552,500
Terraced	19	£290,000	£402	£185,000	£278,000	£352,500	£435,500
Flats	3	£155,000	£257	£146,000	£150,000	£167,500	£177,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath & Reach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£445,000	£214,000	£325,000	£215,000
2017	£525,000	£198,875	£295,000	£242,000
2018	£540,000	£127,000	£355,000	£245,000
2019	£480,750	£145,000	£330,000	£268,000
2020	£495,000	£198,500	£345,000	£316,000
2021	£575,000	£158,500	£310,125	£306,250
2022	£605,000	£183,000	£417,000	£300,000
2023	£577,500	£144,000	£365,000	£362,500
2024	£582,500	£135,000	£377,500	£286,500
2025	£555,000	£167,500	£365,000	£335,000
2026	£575,000	£180,000	£405,000	£280,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath & Reach.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£353	£256	£318	£282
2017	£344	£299	£359	£375
2018	£344	£393	£327	£317
2019	£352	£370	£313	£374
2020	£355	£318	£357	£296
2021	£357	£214	£354	£388
2022	£437	£294	£371	£396
2023	£403	£367	£358	£403
2024	£371	£286	£390	£427
2025	£383	£287	£403	£406
2026	£414	£257	£417	£391

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677

Band B£1,957

Band C£2,237

Band D£2,516

Band E£3,075

Band F£3,634

Band G£4,194

Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Heath & Reach ward.

Local councillors

Mark Anthony Gaius Versallion

Heath & Reach - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative