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About

Stotfold sits on the River Ivel in Central Bedfordshire, with a compact town centre of shops, a parish church and a mix of housing. The river runs through the town and has a mill pond at Stotfold Watermill, a restored 19th-century flour mill that displays original milling machinery and a large water wheel. Paths follow the river banks and provide routes for walking and observing riverine wildlife, while green spaces and allotments sit close to the built-up area.

Local provision includes primary and secondary education, sports clubs and a community centre that hosts regular events. Small-scale industry and light employment are located near the town edge, with retail and services focused on the High Street. Transport links are road-based; the town is compact enough for short local journeys on foot or by bike, and the river and mill remain a focal point for community activity and heritage visits.

Area overview

On average Stotfold has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stotfold is £76,169 per year. There are 4 schools in Stotfold: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stotfold is home to around 12,420 people, with a population density of about 1,068.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stotfold Population
12,420
Population density
1,068.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.29(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.31(-11%)
Other theft
4.43(-19%)
Public order
4.03(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.66(-58%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,679
85.98%
Other White
377
3.04%
Indian
362
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
144
1.16%
Irish
114
0.92%
Total population: 12,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,536
36.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,754
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,409
14.72%
No qualifications
1,168
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
959
10.02%
Total 16+ residents: 9,569

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,136
43.22%
Owns outright
1,612
32.62%
Other social rented
488
9.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
486
9.83%
Shared ownership
100
2.02%
Total households: 4,942

Property prices in Stotfold

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Stotfold area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stotfold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached44£565,750£4,357
Flats22£257,000£3,639
Semi-Detached60£427,500£4,613
Terraced27£362,000£4,493

10 years median price trend in Stotfold

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

All postcodes in Stotfold

SG54NZ

Baldock Road

SG54JE

Hitchin Road

SG54SP

Darwin Lane

SG54AU

Astwick Road

SG54HH

Angelica Avenue

SG54DB

Common Road

SG54HY

Pix Road

SG54PQ

Norton Road

SG54QF

Meadowsweet Way

SG54HD

The Gardens

SG54RY

Drovers Lane

SG54BE

Edison Way

SG54HQ

Marigold Way

SG54JU

Fordham Courtyard

SG54NL

Mulberry Close

SG54HZ

Pix Road

SG54SD

Alfred Row

SG54FP

Palmerston Way

SG54AZ

Taylors Road

SG54ES

Francis Close

SG54GA

Copperfield Close

SG54NX

Queen Street

SG54TR

Pear Tree Fields

SG54EG

Trinity Road

SG54TT

Bessemer Fields

SG54SU

Rowan Way

SG54PH

Groveland Way

SG54LD

High Street

SG54EX

Kingsley Avenue

SG54QE

Arlesey Road

SG54SJ

Ruskin Drive

SG54TE

Spruce Meadow

SG54RU

Juniper Mead

SG54FY

Kingsley Avenue

SG54JH

Hitchin Road

SG54NA

Alexander Road

SG54FN

Nightingale Way

SG54DJ

Home Close

SG54GD

Paxton Drive

SG54QA

Waters End

SG54HR

Hallworth Drive

SG54SX

Dawson Avenue

SG54TA

Waldock Meadow

SG54FX

Kingsley Avenue

SG54PP

Murrell Lane

SG54TF

Larch Close

SG54AS

Silver Birch Avenue

SG54GJ

Tansy Avenue

SG54QR

Blacksmiths Close

SG54EE

Meadow Way

SG54JL

Poppy Walk

SG54FQ

Gladstone Drive

SG54GZ

Regent Gardens

SG54GW

Dickens Boulevard

SG54TB

Eskil Paddock

SG54EY

Heathcliff Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.