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Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople

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About

The Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople area lies within the Bedford Borough, characterised by its position along the River Great Ouse. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with open fields and several small woodland areas. The river itself is a central feature, providing a focus for local recreation and influencing the settlement patterns. Great Barford functions as the largest village, with a historic bridge crossing the waterway.

The settlements retain a distinct, separate character despite their proximity. Wyboston is known for its significant conference and training centre complex, a notable local employer. Cople maintains a more rural aspect, with farming playing a key role. The area is traversed by the A1 road, providing a major transport link, while the East Coast Main Line railway runs nearby, connecting it to London and the North.

Area overview

On average Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year. There are 7 schools in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is home to around 11,854 people, with a population density of about 103.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople Population
11,854
Population density
103.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.73(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.39(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-26%)
Burglary
4.56(+64%)
Other theft
4.13(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,639
81.31%
Other White
608
5.13%
Indian
292
2.46%
African
235
1.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
182
1.54%
Total population: 11,854

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,457
36.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,715
17.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,376
14.37%
No qualifications
1,295
13.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
925
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 9,577

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,835
38.91%
Owns with a mortgage
1,698
36.01%
Other social rented
466
9.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
458
9.71%
Shared ownership
110
2.33%
Total households: 4,716

Property prices in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople in the 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 Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£145,500
Detached92£582,500
Terraced28£279,500
Semi-Detached39£342,500

10 years median price trend in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople.

All postcodes in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople

MK443BY

Great North Road

MK443BW

Spinney Road

MK442PH

Shrubbery Lane

MK442RT

Wood End

MK443TU

Northill Road

MK443QD

Church Road

MK443LB

High Street

MK410HZ

St Neots Road

MK417GG

Grenadier Close

MK410LD

Brook Lane

MK442RD

Oldways Road

MK443JR

Chapel Close

MK442RF

Oldways Road

MK410JX

Hookhams Lane

MK443UD

Northill Road

MK443HU

Silver Street

MK442NH

Roothams Green

MK442RB

Chapel Lane

MK443PS

Bedford Road

MK443QN

Grange Way

MK443TJ

Rye Crescent

MK442QR

Ravensden Road

MK442LE

City Lane

MK417FQ

Margil Road

MK443HA

Green End Road

MK442RN

Church End

MK443EZ

Gentle Yard

MK443QJ

Gostwick Place

MK443JB

Normans Close

MK443BX

Grange Cottages

MK443DG

Warren Farm

MK410LP

Becher Close

MK442NR

Channels End Road

MK442HD

Sunderland Close

MK443LU

Brook Lane

MK410JE

St Neots Road

MK443AT

Staploe Road

MK443HY

Pyms Close

MK410GJ

Maskell Drive

MK442BL

Church Lane

PE195JH

Gypsy Lane

MK442QJ

Colesden Road

MK442FJ

Morinsbury Road

MK442LR

Wyboston

MK442QL

Colesden Road

MK443HR

Addingtons Road

MK443AS

The Lane

MK410GF

Pedley Way

MK443LR

Roxton Road

MK443QA

Beauchamp Place

MK410GG

Lammerside

PE198JD

Bushmead Road

MK410FP

Appledine Way

MK443PU

Church Road

MK410JH

Water Lane

PE196YQ

Generation Business Park

MK443LD

Willoughby Close

MK442QG

Barford Road

MK442FP

Tilwick Close

MK443AA

Great North Road

MK442BH

High Street

MK442PP

Kimbolton Road

PE196WA

Alington Road

MK417FL

Crispin Drive

PE198EP

Phoenix Park

MK443BA

Great North Road

MK410GY

West Close

PE195JB

Bassmead Manor Lane

MK442PA

Manor Close

MK442JN

Burnix Court

MK442SJ

Grange Farm Cottages

MK442NB

Honeydon Road

MK410LB

Home Close

MK442PT

Avenue Lane

MK443DS

Great North Road

MK442NX

Mill Road

PE196YT

Barford Road

MK443TR

Bedford Road

MK443HP

Saville Close

MK410FG

Primrose Fields

MK443TZ

Water End

MK443BT

Wyboston

MK443JH

High Street

MK443HF

Bedford Road

MK442LS

Goodwick Drive

MK410LT

Wood Lane

MK442BX

Colmworth Road

MK443PT

Balls Lane

MK410FE

Joyce Close

MK410LL

Green End

MK443HL

Bereford Close

MK410NQ

Church Close

MK443AY

Westfield Road

MK443QL

Station Road

MK443FW

Nurseries View

MK418DY

Wagstaffe Close

MK443EU

Bedford Road

MK410GH

Parish Close

MK442BP

West End

MK443HG

Peashill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.