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Riseley & Sharnbrook

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About

Riseley is a village set amid agricultural land, with a historic core centred around its village green and All Saints' Church. The local landscape is characterised by farmland and pockets of woodland. The village hall serves as a community hub for various local groups and events.

Sharnbrook is situated in the valley of the River Great Ouse, with the river and its associated mill stream influencing its layout. The area includes the Sharnbrook Summit, a former railway cutting now managed as a nature reserve. Local facilities are concentrated along the High Street, serving the surrounding rural population.

Area overview

On average Riseley & Sharnbrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Riseley & Sharnbrook is £75,512 per year. There are 5 schools in Riseley & Sharnbrook: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Riseley & Sharnbrook is home to around 5,673 people, with a population density of about 54.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Riseley & Sharnbrook Population
5,673
Population density
54.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.22(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.93(-31%)
Other theft
3.7(-33%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-45%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,188
91.56%
Other White
158
2.79%
Irish
65
1.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.64%
Total population: 5,666

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,995
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
828
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
638
13.45%
No qualifications
532
11.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
384
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 4,744

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,097
46.78%
Owns with a mortgage
754
32.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
9.77%
Other social rented
156
6.65%
Other forms of private rent
71
3.03%
Total households: 2,345

Property prices in Riseley & Sharnbrook

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Riseley & Sharnbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £199,746 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Riseley & Sharnbrook 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 Riseley & Sharnbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£590,000
Semi-Detached17£365,000
Terraced13£295,000

10 years median price trend in Riseley & Sharnbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riseley & Sharnbrook.

Data Sources

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