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About

Newnham is a mainly residential neighbourhood in the south-west sector of Bedford, made up of a mix of terraced streets, semi-detached houses and pockets of later development. Local life centres on short parades of shops, a community centre and a primary school, with gardens and small parks threaded through the area. Street patterns reflect phases of building from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century, so pavements, rear lanes and boundary walls from older plots sit alongside post-war infill housing.

Public transport links run regularly into Bedford town centre and to nearby employment areas, and local roads connect to the town ring road for longer journeys. Cycle lanes and footpaths give direct routes across the neighbourhood, and allotments and sports pitches provide outdoor space for local clubs. Community groups organise seasonal events and street-level activity, and many residents use the convenient local services and green spaces for everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Newnham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year. There are 2 schools in Newnham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newnham is home to around 5,608 people, with a population density of about 1,593.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newnham Population
5,608
Population density
1,593.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.58(-31%)
Other theft
9.63(+73%)
Shoplifting
9.09(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-35%)
Vehicle crime
7.13(+57%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,785
67.5%
Other White
583
10.4%
Indian
191
3.41%
Caribbean
125
2.23%
African
123
2.19%
Total population: 5,607

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,679
36.56%
Level 3 (A level)
769
16.74%
No qualifications
687
14.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
619
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
447
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 4,593

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
910
38.58%
Owns with a mortgage
714
30.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
433
18.36%
Other social rented
225
9.54%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.44%
Total households: 2,359

Property prices in Newnham

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £335,750 in Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £749,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newnham 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 Newnham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£445,000
Flats1£176,000
Semi-Detached27£375,000
Terraced14£265,000

10 years median price trend in Newnham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newnham.

All postcodes in Newnham

MK410UA

Riverfield Drive

MK419SB

Barker's Lane

MK410WA

Easby Abbey

MK419SN

Kimble Drive

MK419PB

Goldington Road

MK419TU

Donnelly Drive

MK419TR

Barker's Lane

MK410AZ

Bindon Abbey

MK410HP

Goldington Road

MK419SP

Addington Close

MK410TQ

Boxgrove Priory

MK419QJ

Newnham Avenue

MK419ST

Barkers Lane

MK410SS

Mitre Close

MK410GX

Perkins Road

MK419QN

Wendover Drive

MK419SF

King Edward Road

MK419QZ

Aylesbury Road

MK419SR

Wendover Drive

MK419TT

Donnelly Drive

MK410UE

Perkins Road

MK410SY

Longleat

MK410HY

Bedford Road

MK410TX

Glastonbury Abbey

MK410SF

Riverfield Drive

MK410TT

Clover Avenue

MK410SQ

Aldenham Close

MK419PA

Goldington Road

MK419TG

Brunel Road

MK410UN

Evesham Abbey

MK419QE

Priory Mews

MK419QR

Risborough Road

MK419SX

Kimble Drive

MK419SY

Kimble Drive

MK419TW

Coles Close

MK419RQ

Aylesbury Road

MK410SR

Mitre Close

MK419RE

Aylesbury Road

MK419RU

Barkers Lane

MK419QT

Wendover Drive

MK419SJ

Barkers Lane

MK419SS

Wendover Drive

MK410SU

Bishops Road

MK419DJ

Barker's Lane

MK419NU

Goldington Road

MK419PX

Newnham Avenue

MK419TJ

Brunel Road

MK410SL

Bishops Road

MK410TD

Heather Gardens

MK419RT

Barker's Lane

MK419SH

Barkers Lane

MK410TZ

Clover Avenue

MK410DP

Goldington Road

MK410RW

Tintern Abbey

MK419QG

Newnham Avenue

MK419RD

Aylesbury Road

MK419TH

Sandy Road

MK410DR

Chapel Close

MK410WB

Finchale Priory

MK419RF

Aylesbury Road

MK419SE

Queen Alexandra Road

MK410SZ

Longleat

MK410TU

Lacock Abbey

MK410WD

Cartmel Priory

MK419NX

Goldington Road

MK410DS

Goldington Road

MK410SB

Chessington Close

MK419QW

Risborough Road

MK419RS

Huddleston Way

MK419PD

Goldington Road

MK419RG

Harpenden Close

MK410TR

Battle Abbey

MK419QP

Risborough Road

MK419RL

Mountbatten Place

MK410DU

Bury Walk

MK410SX

Gunnersbury Park

MK419QL

Risborough Road

MK419RJ

Aylesbury Road

MK419QX

Wendover Drive

MK419RZ

Barkers Lane

MK410DX

Goldington Road

MK410SW

Warden Abbey

MK410UL

Broadhurst Abbey

MK419PT

Newnham Avenue

MK419RY

Barker's Lane

MK419TB

Barkers Lane

MK419RR

Barkers Lane

MK419QB

Risborough Road

MK419TQ

Chinnor Close

MK419NT

Goldington Road

MK419SL

Barkers Lane

MK419TF

Riverfield

MK410SN

Warden Abbey

MK410TG

Bracken Place

MK410UQ

Sibton Abbey

MK419QU

Wendover Drive

MK419SU

Barkers Lane

MK410SJ

Bishops Road

MK419QQ

Wendover Drive

MK419RH

Aylesbury Road

Data Sources

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