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Wootton & Kempston Rural

About

The Wootton & Kempston Rural ward is located to the west of Bedford town centre, encompassing the large village of Wootton and surrounding countryside. The area is primarily residential, with modern housing developments alongside older village cores. It contains several schools, local shops, and community facilities, serving its settled population. The landscape includes agricultural fields and pockets of woodland, providing a green buffer from the more urban areas to the east.

A notable feature is the presence of the Bedford Autodrome, a motorsport circuit and business park situated within the ward's boundaries. The area is defined by the A421 road, which runs along its southern edge, connecting to the wider road network. Public transport links focus on bus services into Bedford. The overall character is one of a suburban and semi-rural community on the outskirts of the town.

Area overview

On average Wootton & Kempston Rural has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wootton & Kempston Rural is £70,659 per year. There are 2 schools in Wootton & Kempston Rural: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,125 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Wootton & Kempston Rural over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£492,500	£4,005	£365,000	£420,000	£555,000	£726,000
Flats	1	£100,125	£1,615	£100,125	£100,125	£100,125	£100,125
Semi-Detached	29	£357,500	£3,898	£265,700	£322,500	£420,000	£490,200
Terraced	10	£312,500	£3,892	£297,800	£304,000	£357,500	£428,225

10 years median price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural

All postcodes in Wootton & Kempston Rural

MK439QR

Whitmore Close

Data Sources

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

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