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Sharnbrook

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About

Sharnbrook ward encompasses the village of Sharnbrook along with the smaller settlements of Souldrop and Knotting Green. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, agricultural land, and pockets of woodland. The River Great Ouse forms part of its western boundary, influencing the local landscape. Community life centres around local shops, schools, and the village hall, with a notable historic mill building situated near the river.

The ward contains several listed buildings, including the 14th-century St Peter's Church in the village centre. A network of public footpaths connects the settlements and provides access to the surrounding countryside, including the Sharnbrook Summit nature reserve. The area is primarily residential, with many residents commuting to nearby towns for work, while agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy.

Area overview

On average Sharnbrook has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sharnbrook is £71,421 per year. The median sale price in Sharnbrook is £430,000 (around £345 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £338,750 and £565,625. There are 3 schools in Sharnbrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sharnbrook

Median price: £430,000
Price per sq ft: £345
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £339K – £566K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Sharnbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £1,475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sharnbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£535,000£372
Semi-Detached8£340,000£340
Terraced6£305,000£311
Flats2£253,750£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sharnbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharnbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£610,000£277,500£222,500
2017£424,100£344,950£242,500
2018£425,000£321,500£269,889
2019£522,500£325,000£226,750
2020£443,500£350,000£217,000
2021£575,000£355,000£272,000
2022£550,000£379,000£287,500
2023£477,500£322,500£265,000
2024£538,750£325,000£256,000
2025£620,000£371,750£265,000
2026£535,000£335,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sharnbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharnbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291£290£285
2017£313£307£274
2018£295£289£270
2019£286£322£263
2020£309£332£239
2021£333£323£290
2022£388£395£366
2023£387£338£317
2024£343£340£270
2025£373£315£351
2026£359£394£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sharnbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Sharnbrook ward.

Local councillors

Doug McMurdo

Sharnbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent