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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

MK442RA

Bedford Road

MK442QP

Ravensden Road

MK442FS

Renhold & Ravensden

MK442JS

Church Lane

MK442JT

Church Road

MK442PE

Great Barford

PE196WL

Alington Road

MK442AR

Sycamore Close

MK443LL

Roxton Road

MK442LH

Bushmead Road

MK443QQ

Mowbray Place

MK443EH

Ford Lane

MK442FL

Morinsbury Road

MK443JT

Chapel Field

PE198JG

Bushmead Road

MK443DA

Wyboston

MK442NJ

Wilden Road

MK410LY

Wilden Road

MK410GU

Hookhams Lane

MK443JD

Bedford Road

MK417FH

Laxton Way

MK443QB

Church Road

MK443PR

Moxhill Gardens

MK443LJ

Roxton Road

MK442JU

Church Road

MK442BW

Spring Hill

MK443FJ

Elizabeth Drive

MK442RG

New Close

MK442RH

Renhold Road

MK443AE

Swallowfield

MK410FF

Markham Rise

MK443FG

Nightingale Road

MK442QS

Ravensden Road

MK443TP

Bedford Road

MK418AN

Cleat Hill

MK417FG

Ribston Close

MK443FQ

Queens Gardens

MK443UE

Woodlands Close

MK443JF

Bedford Road

MK410JU

Hookhams Lane

MK443QT

Wood Lane

MK443HZ

Silver Street

MK442FG

Colmworth Road

MK417GA

Ashmead Road

MK410LJ

Green End

MK410GE

Langlands Road

MK443AG

Farm Close

MK443JJ

High Street

MK417FT

Saltcote Way

MK443LF

High Street

MK443HD

Green End Road

MK442FW

Wyboston

MK443BJ

Southview

MK443EA

High Street

MK443LS

Roxton Road

MK443PX

Church End

MK443ED

High Street

MK443AR

Great North Road

MK442FH

Bedford Road

PE198EW

Fenice Court

MK443BS

Colesden Road

MK417FR

Hanwell Place

MK442BZ

Colmworth Road

MK443FR

Platinum Way

MK410JJ

Wilden Road

MK443BN

Homefield Road

MK443LN

Roxton Road

MK443RX

Bedford Road

MK410JF

St Neots Road

MK443AJ

Great North Road

MK442BY

Colmworth Road

MK442RP

Church End

MK410LN

Green End

MK442NS

Channels End Road

MK418AL

Cleat Hill

MK443AF

Rookery Road

MK410RL

Norse Road

MK443QW

Grange Way

MK410JS

Brickfield Road

MK443TH

Willington Road

MK417FP

Crispin Drive

MK443BE

Great North Road

MK443PY

Churchill Place

Data Sources

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