Property profile

6 Simdims Cranfield

MK43 0BZ

Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

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Map showing 6, Simdims, Cranfield, Bedford

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Estimated sale price

£390,000

Detached sold in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold01 Mar 2019
£322,500Change since last sale: +£69,000 (+21%)
Annualised change
+2.6% per yearCentral Bedfordshire annualised change (detached) since 2019: +2.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £373 per sq ft
£391 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+4.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine
£488,500Estimate vs local median: −£97,000 (−20%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area93 m² / 1,001 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection18 May 2018

Sales history

DatePriceChange
01 Mar 2019£322,500-

Local market

Property prices in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £373
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £433K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £373 per square foot) in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached66£488,500£373
Semi-Detached69£335,000£383
Terraced40£293,750£387
Flats9£177,500£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389,995£169,950£264,450£245,975
2017£399,998£178,000£250,000£234,500
2018£425,000£187,500£298,000£280,950
2019£449,995£180,750£275,000£260,000
2020£439,995£90,000£305,000£235,500
2021£451,998£190,000£304,000£260,000
2022£510,995£198,500£342,500£310,000
2023£500,000£160,500£350,000£295,000
2024£475,000£204,000£335,000£284,000
2025£475,000£180,000£330,000£299,750
2026£475,000£185,000£350,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£279£302£282
2017£294£285£319£278
2018£304£317£302£285
2019£305£279£300£299
2020£313£138£323£273
2021£308£269£320£307
2022£353£308£362£332
2023£367£243£376£333
2024£363£296£361£340
2025£362£312£381£355
2026£375£318£391£407
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cranfield & Marston Moretaine in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 0BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 0BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202514, Merchant Lane, Bedford, MK43 0DADetachedFreehold£850,000
10 Sept 2025Wisteria House, 1, Oak Barn Close, Bedford, MK43 0TWDetachedFreehold£638,000
10 Aug 202613, Maltings Close, Bedford, MK43 0BYTerracedFreehold£270,000
20 Jan 20261A, Merchant Lane, Bedford, MK43 0BUDetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Jul 2026103, High Street, Bedford, MK43 0BSTerracedFreehold£205,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Simdims, Cranfield, BedfordFreehold71 m²£319,995 (2018)
3 Simdims, Cranfield, BedfordFreehold91 m²£115,000 (1999)
4 Simdims, Cranfield, Cranfield-89 m²-
5, Simdims, Cranfield, BedfordFreehold94 m²£427,500 (2018)
8 Simdims, Cranfield, BedfordFreehold70 m²£315,000 (2022)
10, Simdims, Cranfield, BedfordFreehold100 m²£245,000 (2012)

Area insights for MK43 0BZ

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Overview

Postcode MK43 0BZ is located in a rural town, within the Cranfield & Marston Moretaine area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Cranfield & Aspley Guise area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cranfield & Aspley Guise is £72,774 per year. The median sale price in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine is £350,000 (around £373 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £432,500. The nearest station is Lidlington, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Cranfield & Aspley Guise has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,930 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cranfield & Aspley Guise has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cranfield & Aspley Guise is £72,774 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 0BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cranfield & Aspley Guise near MK43 0BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lidlington located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
517
Population density
3,272 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.14(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.63(-51%)
Shoplifting
3.94(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.38(-23%)
Public order
2.25(-56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
417
80.66%
Other White
29
5.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.32%
Chinese
8
1.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
1.55%
Total population: 517

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
37.2%
Level 3 (A level)
84
20.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
10.63%
No qualifications
43
10.39%
Total 16+ residents: 414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
35.55%
Owns outright
56
26.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
47
22.27%
Other social rented
25
11.85%
Shared ownership
4
1.9%
Total households: 211

Schools

In the MK43 0BZ postcode area, located within Cranfield & Aspley Guise, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK43 0BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCranfield Church of England AcademyAcademy converter
0.2 miMiddle deemed secondaryHolywell SchoolAcademy converter
0.9 miNot applicableCranfield UniversityHigher education institutions

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK43 0BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK43 0BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food57-67 High Street, Cranfield, MK43 0DPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOSO Coffee and Cake142 High Street, Cranfield, MK43 0ELWalking directions to OSO Coffee and Cake
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMill Road, Cranfield, MK43 0JGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily