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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Stotfold is £425,000 (around £401 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £331,500 and £500,000. There are 3 schools in Stotfold: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £401
Sales (last 12 months): 175
Typical range (middle 50%): £332K – £500K

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £401 per square foot) in Stotfold area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stotfold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£537,500£396
Semi-Detached64£425,000£428
Terraced35£363,000£422
Flats26£265,000£338

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stotfold

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stotfold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£438,000£227,000£375,000£329,995
2017£456,245£208,000£364,998£342,500
2018£467,500£242,500£385,000£318,500
2019£484,750£242,500£367,500£306,500
2020£495,000£252,000£387,500£330,000
2021£514,995£256,250£395,000£345,000
2022£560,000£270,000£408,750£343,000
2023£577,450£255,000£419,975£387,995
2024£526,500£249,500£420,000£351,000
2025£569,000£258,000£435,000£363,000
2026£510,750£289,500£425,000£422,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stotfold.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stotfold.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£292£323£341
2017£337£296£351£360
2018£373£303£343£356
2019£365£307£343£313
2020£366£299£350£328
2021£376£304£368£373
2022£401£327£413£415
2023£425£313£432£420
2024£398£317£414£404
2025£405£350£432£387
2026£394£342£406£416
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stotfold.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

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