What are house prices in Wilstead & Shortstown?

Based on 151 recent sales, the median price is £360,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near Wilstead & Shortstown?

About 14.4% across the Wilstead & Shortstown area.

What's the Wilstead & Shortstown population and density?

Wilstead & Shortstown population is 8,533 with density 309.6 per km².

How deprived is Wilstead & Shortstown?

Deprivation score 5/10 (rank 19054 of 32844 in country).

What are prices by property type in Wilstead & Shortstown?

Latest medians: Detached £459,778, Semi-detached £339,500, Terraced £290,000, Flats £176,000.

How many households are in Wilstead & Shortstown?

There are 3,463 households in Wilstead & Shortstown

How safe is Wilstead & Shortstown?

Crime level in Wilstead & Shortstown is moderate with about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the average income in Wilstead & Shortstown?

Average resident income is about £55,000 per year.

What home types are most common in Wilstead & Shortstown?

Housing mix: detached 33.4%, semi-detached 33.3%.

Find postcode

Wilstead & Shortstown

Q: What schools in Wilstead & Shortstown and how are they rated?

There are 3 schools in Wilstead & Shortstown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

England / East of England / Bedford / Wilstead & Shortstown

About

Wilstead & Shortstown are neighboring villages located just south of Bedford. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older cottages and modern housing developments. Shortstown is known for its connection to the historic Cardington Airfield, which once housed the R101 airship. The airfield’s hangars remain a prominent local landmark.

The villages offer local amenities including shops, pubs, and schools, catering to everyday needs. Surrounding farmland and open spaces provide walking routes, such as the paths near the River Great Ouse. Public transport links connect the area to Bedford town center, making it a practical choice for commuters. The community is tight-knit, with events often centered around the village halls and local clubs.

Area overview

On average Wilstead & Shortstown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Wilstead & Shortstown: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

14.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wilstead & Shortstown Population

8,533

Population density

309.6 per km²

Demographics

British

6,260

73.35%

Other White

603

7.07%

African

302

3.54%

Indian

291

3.41%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

185

2.17%

Total population: 8,534

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,417

40.91%

Owns outright

1,024

29.56%

Other social rented

461

13.31%

Private landlord or letting agency

332

9.58%

Shared ownership

114

3.29%

Total households: 3,464

Property prices in Wilstead & Shortstown

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Wilstead & Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £830,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	68	£459,778	£296,600	£387,375	£500,000	£636,250
Flats	12	£176,000	£105,873	£155,750	£197,250	£237,900
Semi-Detached	44	£339,500	£250,250	£311,500	£365,000	£377,125
Terraced	27	£290,000	£253,000	£273,125	£306,500	£355,400

10 years price trend in Wilstead & Shortstown

All postcodes in Wilstead & Shortstown

MK443EQ

Harrowden Lane

MK443SJ

Cople Road

MK443SZ

Southill Road

MK453BH

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK453DL

Hooked Lane

MK453HA

Pollards Close

MK453WN

Honeysuckle Avenue

MK453WP

Woodland Park

MK420TE

Blackburn Close

MK420TZ

Stirling Road

MK420UN

Thomson Avenue

MK420ZU

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK453DU

Cotton End Road

MK453EH

Phipps Close

MK453FD

Luton Road

MK420FJ

Shackleton Close

MK420GB

Beauvais Avenue

MK420UG

Bell's Close

MK420UW

Scott Avenue

MK420XA

Lancaster Road

MK443TF

Southill Road

MK443SP

Church Lane

MK453AX

High Road

MK453DT

Cotton End Road

MK453DY

Whitworth Way

MK453EB

Morgans Close

MK420DN

Gibraltar Grove

MK420GD

Beauvais Avenue

MK420JE

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK420UR

The Highway

MK420QW

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK420TL

Carmichael Drive

MK420ZJ

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK443SN

Cople Road

MK420BF

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK420FX

Tempest Crescent

MK420GU

Bishop Mead

MK420TA

The High Road

MK420UD

South Drive

MK420UT

Wellington Road

MK420XB

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK453HP

Bedford Road

MK453AF

Hall Way

MK453DP

Cotton End Road

MK453ET

Longmeadow Drive

MK453HL

The Square

MK453PF

Furrow Close

MK420GH

Atherstone Close

MK420GJ

Bushfield Court

MK420JW

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK420TT

Greycote

MK420UE

Central Avenue

MK453AE

Bell Lane

MK453HH

Church Road

MK420GE

Beauvais Square

MK420GF

Eustace Close

MK420UU

Halifax Road

MK420ZF

Wilstead & Shortstown

MK453DS

Elms Lane

MK453WB

Ash Grove

MK453WX

Howard Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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