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Toddington, Heath & Reach

About

Toddington, Heath & Reach are neighbouring villages in Central Bedfordshire, located near the A5 and M1 motorway. The area is known for its mix of rural landscapes and convenient transport links. Toddington features a historic high street with local shops and services, while Heath & Reach is surrounded by woodland, including Rushmere Country Park. Both villages have a strong community feel, with events and activities organised by local groups.

The landscape around Toddington and Heath & Reach includes farmland, hedgerows, and pockets of forest, typical of the Bedfordshire countryside. The area offers walking trails, such as the Greensand Ridge Walk, which passes through Heath & Reach. Toddington Services on the M1 provides amenities for travellers, while the villages themselves retain a quieter, residential character. Schools, pubs, and small businesses cater to daily needs, making it a practical place to live within easy reach of larger towns like Luton and Milton Keynes.

Area overview

On average Toddington, Heath & Reach has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Toddington, Heath & Reach is £54,000 per year. There are 6 schools in Toddington, Heath & Reach: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Toddington, Heath & Reach Population

10,698

Population density

162.4 per km²

Demographics

British

9,390

87.79%

Other White

383

3.58%

Irish

153

1.43%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

107

Indian

100

0.93%

Total population: 10,696

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,737

39.38%

Owns outright

1,700

38.54%

Private landlord or letting agency

436

9.88%

Social rents from council

321

7.28%

Shared ownership

1.65%

Total households: 4,411

Property prices in Toddington, Heath & Reach

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Toddington, Heath & Reach area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Toddington, Heath & Reach over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	63	£500,000	£277,500	£419,750	£642,500	£949,500
Flats	7	£180,000	£86,000	£137,000	£200,250	£259,900
Semi-Detached	63	£375,000	£225,250	£326,250	£412,500	£543,000
Terraced	57	£305,000	£168,500	£261,000	£350,000	£488,500

10 years median price trend in Toddington, Heath & Reach

All postcodes in Toddington, Heath & Reach

LU73FY

Jenner Close

LU79PL

Blackhill

LU73GA

Babbage Grove

LU73GD

Wallis Drive

LU79NG

Watling Street

LU79NA

Watling Street

LU79NT

Leighton Road

LU79PT

Blackhill

LU79RA

Woburn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail