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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
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shortstown

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £700,000.

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
Detached33£415,000
Flats16£193,750
Semi-Detached38£345,000
Terraced24£295,000

10 years median price trend in Shortstown

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

All postcodes in Shortstown

MK453AD

Bell Lane

MK420EY

Cackett Way

MK420AW

Cambridge Road

MK453DU

Cotton End Road

MK420PU

Halton Place

MK420JE

Ford Road

MK420DW

Gibraltar Grove

MK420ZF

Colmore Place

MK420GU

Bishop Mead

MK420JT

Foster Walk

MK420LA

Valley Mead

MK443DD

Holm Oak Green

MK420BF

Gent Court

MK420ZH

Richmond Close

MK420JS

Westwood Close

MK453AF

Hall Way

MK443TJ

Rye Crescent

MK420US

Megginson Way

MK420LL

Banks Close

MK420FF

Brabazon Close

MK443TR

Bedford Road

MK420QY

Comet Drive

MK420UF

Quantrelle Court

MK420FX

Tempest Crescent

MK420ZQ

Savory Close

MK443ST

Cambridge Road

MK420GA

Horace Close

MK420XF

Potter Meadows

MK453FG

Harrows Close

MK420TE

Blackburn Close

MK420WJ

Leech Close

MK420WF

Cheshire Drive

MK420ZT

Shortstown

MK420QZ

De Havilland Avenue

MK453AZ

Gales Place

MK453AE

Bell Lane

MK443UE

Woodlands Close

MK443UD

Northill Road

MK420EG

Holbeach Avenue

MK420UQ

Newton Street

MK420PH

Benson Close

MK443UA

Northill Road

MK420HU

Aviation Way

MK420TN

North Drive

MK443TT

Grange Lane

MK420WY

Shortstown

MK420UT

Wellington Road

MK443SX

Southill Road

MK453AH

Manor Way

MK420ZL

Blakes Boulevard

MK443SY

Southill Road

MK420GH

Atherstone Close

MK420UU

Halifax Road

MK443TP

Bedford Road

MK420NP

Keeley Croft

MK420EE

Boscombe Lane

MK453AT

Bunkers Drive

MK420SZ

Concorde Close

MK420NZ

Linton Mead

MK443SN

Cople Road

MK443SL

Howard Close

MK420UN

Thomson Avenue

MK420ZN

Eastwick Close

MK420LG

Fylingdales Avenue

MK420NU

Key Croft

MK420XJ

Compass Drive

MK443TU

Northill Road

MK420UW

Scott Avenue

MK453BA

High Road

MK420UP

Central Avenue

MK420UA

Lancaster Road

MK420XG

Radcliffe Mews

MK420TD

Harrowden Lane

MK443SE

Cople Road

MK420GE

Beauvais Square

MK420AD

Carmichael Drive

MK443SZ

Southill Road

MK420GY

Curran Chase

MK420AN

Flintham

MK453AX

High Road

MK453BS

Gales Place

MK453AB

High Road

MK420FN

Hunter Close

MK420UG

Bell's Close

MK420XB

North End

MK420WL

Gibson Place

MK420JX

Wycombe Walk

MK420XU

Burns Road

MK420UY

Blenheim Road

MK453AY

Hermitage Gardens

MK420TY

Stirling Road

MK420GB

Rochester Way

MK443SJ

Cople Road

MK420PD

Littlekit

MK453AJ

Wood Lane

MK420QX

Comet Drive

MK420TG

Cardington Airfield

MK420GX

Conder Boulevard

MK420GS

Beauvais Square

MK420TW

Blackburn Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.