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About

Shortstown is a residential area located directly south of Bedford's town centre, bordered by the A421 to the north and open countryside to the south. The housing is primarily a mix of post-war semis-detached homes and more recent modern estates, providing a settled community atmosphere. Local amenities are centred along Cotton End Road, featuring essential shops, a primary school, and several parks.

The ward is historically defined by its connection to aviation, being the original site of the Royal Airship Works. The distinctive, elongated Cardington Sheds, built to house airships like the R101, remain dominant landmarks on the southern skyline. These immense structures, now used for film studios and testing, are a constant physical reminder of the area's unique industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Shortstown has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shortstown is £65,476 per year. There are 3 schools in Shortstown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shortstown

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shortstown 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 Shortstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£425,000
Flats14£195,000
Semi-Detached47£355,000
Terraced30£290,000

10 years median price trend in Shortstown

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

All postcodes in Shortstown

MK420NP

Keeley Croft

MK420TQ

De Havilland Avenue

MK420UQ

Newton Street

MK443SH

Cople Road

MK443TN

Willington Road

MK420AP

Evans Croft

MK420FD

Sunderland Place

MK420FN

Hunter Close

MK443DD

Holm Oak Green

MK420GS

Beauvais Square

MK420TX

Stirling Road

MK420ZH

Richmond Close

MK453AZ

Gales Place

MK420GL

Conder Boulevard

MK420TF

Cardington Airfield

MK420UB

Lancaster Road

MK420UP

Central Avenue

MK420UX

Lincoln Road

MK420WR

Norcott Mead

MK420JQ

Brize Gardens

MK443TE

Church Lane

MK453AH

Manor Way

MK420SW

Sopwith Way

MK420SZ

Concorde Close

MK420TP

Eastcote

MK420TS

Central Avenue

MK453BA

High Road

MK420ZN

Eastwick Close

MK443SU

Bedford Road

MK453AL

The Crescent

MK420WN

Edwards Close

MK420XL

Mason Road

MK443SS

Bedford Road

MK420TU

Greycote

MK420ZQ

Savory Close

MK453AY

Hermitage Gardens

MK420ZP

Rosier Road

MK420WY

Shortstown

MK420WL

Gibson Place

MK453AP

Wood Lane

MK453BS

Gales Place

MK420GG

Beauvais Square

MK420JS

Westwood Close

MK420LG

Fylingdales Avenue

MK420ZT

Shortstown

MK443TJ

Rye Crescent

MK420UJ

The Crescent

MK420UY

Blenheim Road

MK420XG

Radcliffe Mews

MK420TW

Blackburn Close

MK443TT

Grange Lane

MK443UH

Bedford Road

MK420QZ

De Havilland Avenue

MK420WS

Palstra

MK420FU

Arnold Way

MK420US

Megginson Way

MK453AD

Bell Lane

MK420TJ

Burns Road

MK420UF

Quantrelle Court

MK453AN

Wood Lane

MK453BF

Trow Close

MK420AD

Carmichael Drive

MK420AN

Flintham

MK443TR

Bedford Road

MK443UB

Northill Road

MK453AB

High Road

MK443SL

Howard Close

MK443SX

Southill Road

MK420DW

Gibraltar Grove

MK420LA

Valley Mead

MK420XU

Burns Road

MK420PW

Coningsbury Lane

MK453BQ

Wood Lane

MK453AA

High Road

MK420GA

Horace Close

MK420YB

Rope Leys

MK420ZL

Blakes Boulevard

MK420ZS

Wallis Avenue

MK420PE

Eastcotts Park

MK420QY

Comet Drive

MK420QB

Henlow Grove

MK420SY

High Road

MK420FR

Victor Close

MK420GN

Chamberlain Way

MK420UZ

Canberra Road

MK420WJ

Leech Close

MK420EG

Holbeach Avenue

MK453AG

Hermitage Gardens

MK420FF

Brabazon Close

MK420QL

Greycote

MK443SY

Southill Road

MK420TR

High Road

MK420UH

East Square

MK453AT

Bunkers Drive

MK420FP

Shorts Avenue

MK420PF

Waddington Way

MK443SW

Chapel Lane

MK453AW

Wood Lane

MK420FH

Shackleton Close

MK420JG

Beauvais Avenue

Data Sources

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