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About

Potton ward encompasses the town of Potton and its immediate rural surroundings in the east of Central Bedfordshire. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and agricultural land, with the town itself serving as a local service centre. The street pattern reflects its historic market town origins, centred around a broad market square. This layout provides a focal point for community activities and local commerce, with independent shops and services operating from traditional buildings.

The surrounding landscape consists of open farmland and smaller settlements, with the ward's boundary extending into the countryside. Potton is noted for its significant number of timber-framed buildings, with many structures dating from the 17th and 18th centuries preserved within the town centre. These historical buildings contribute to the area's distinct architectural character. The ward includes local green spaces and is bordered by working arable fields, defining its semi-rural setting within the wider county.

Area overview

On average Potton has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Potton is £67,671 per year. The median sale price in Potton is £390,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,000 and £475,000. There are 5 schools in Potton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Potton

Median price: £390,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £297K – £475K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Potton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Potton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£510,000£369
Semi-Detached38£370,000£360
Terraced28£298,500£388
Flats4£152,500£301

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Potton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399,950£171,000£282,498£235,000
2017£449,995£171,500£311,975£260,500
2018£498,750£128,000£316,750£265,000
2019£480,000£156,250£305,000£255,000
2020£500,000£127,500£317,500£241,000
2021£510,000£139,250£350,000£286,225
2022£525,000£130,000£374,995£289,950
2023£510,000£135,500£370,000£290,000
2024£513,750£136,000£370,000£270,000
2025£560,000£141,500£350,000£286,750
2026£465,000£170,000£392,500£322,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Potton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£297£300£288
2017£296£297£310£285
2018£300£327£324£326
2019£295£277£297£319
2020£331£305£309£326
2021£347£313£345£333
2022£368£319£335£347
2023£341£339£367£368
2024£361£339£339£350
2025£360£372£360£374
2026£351£243£364£380
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Potton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Potton in the last year.

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 Potton ward.

Local councillors

Adam Zerny

Potton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Tracey Wye

Potton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Potton

What is the average house price in Potton?

The median sale price in Potton is £390,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Potton?

Potton has 5 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Potton?

Potton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Potton sits around rank 19,379 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Potton?

The average household income in Potton is around £67,671 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Potton?

Potton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Adam Zerny (Independent) and Tracey Wye (Independent).

All postcodesin Potton

SG192BJ

Bakers Lane

SG192GE

Potton

SG192BS

Station Road

SG192HP

Potton

SG192AZ

Station Road

SG192DU

Sutton Road

SG192DW

Drew Croft

SG192LP

Royston Street

SG192GB

The Hollies

SG188SA

Cambridge Road

SG192EQ

Yates Meadow

SG192YQ

Everton Road The Heath

SG192AU

Station Road

SG192QE

Nursery Close

SG192QP

Mayston Close

SG192DS

Sutton Road

SG192PP

Willow Road

SG192PW

Caves Court

SG192LQ

Sycamore Close

SG192QB

Sutton Mill Road

SG192FW

Frith Fields

SG192LS

Horne Lane

SG192FU

Jakes View

SG75JL

Potton

SG188RA

Sutton Road

SG192DX

Hatley Road

SG192FG

Berridge Fields

SG192FX

Windmill Grove

SG192SP

Shannon Place

SG180EP

Potton Road

SG192AS

Great North Road

SG192EF

Victoria Close

SG192RS

Bury Hill

SG192LR

Sun Street

SG192PN

Beech Court

SG192FE

Burmo Way

SG192LX

Biggleswade Road

SG192QU

Ibbett Lane

SG192LF

Potton Road

SG192RT

Larkins Close

SG192DZ

Hutchinson Rise

SG192RN

The Manor

SG192QQ

Sandy Road

SG188RQ

Kings Pond Close

SG192HH

High Street

SG192XX

Sheepwalk Close

SG192PX

Oak Crescent

SG192EL

Alexander Road

SG192EH

Hatley Road

SG192NH

Deepdale

SG192LH

Mill Lane

SG192NZ

Horslow Street

SG192HS

Drove Road

SG192FT

Norman Orchard

SG192QT

King Street

SG192NE

High Street

SG192AP

Meadow Edge

SG188QY

Potton

SG80LF

Potton

SG192JY

Church Road

SG192BG

Stuart Court

SG192QL

Old Bedford Road

SG188RH

Millow

SG192LA

Green Lane

SG192AY

Station Road

SG192GA

Goodship Lane

SG192AN

Church Street

SG192QA

Sandy Road

SG192GF

Potton

SG192NL

Acorn Mews

SG180ER

Biggleswade Road

SG192TL

Brookfields

SG192BZ

Randalls Close

SG192EJ

High Street

SG192XU

Meeting Lane

SG192NB

Church Road

SG192FR

Darlow Farm

SG192DP

Wrestlingworth Road

SG192RE

Downside Gardens

SG188RP

Boot Lane

PE196YF

Great North Road

SG192RL

Church Causeway

SG192GD

Potton

SG192ER

Braggs Lane

SG192ET

Chapel Close

SG192SW

Downside Gardens

SG192DT

Sutton Road

SG192QS

Brook End

SG192SD

Torrington Close

SG192SG

Jacobs Close

SG192NQ

Carthegena Road

SG192LW

Burdetts Court

SG192RY

Common Road

SG192JX

Blacksmith Close

SG192LD

Potton Road

SG192PL

Chapman Close

SG192BF

Yew Tree Close

SG192PY

Oak Crescent

SG192QN

Festival Road

SG192QY

Spencer Close