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MK43 0TS

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Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

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Overview

Postcode MK43 0TS is located in a rural village, within the Cranfield & Marston Moretaine area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £72,271 per year. The median sale price in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine is £352,500 (around £372 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £437,500. The nearest station is Ridgmont, about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,849 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £72,271 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from MK43 0TS.

Flood risk

No risk

Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn near MK43 0TS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ridgmont located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
66.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.23(+40%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.47(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+11%)
Other theft
6.35(+16%)
Vehicle crime
4.94(+12%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
411
93.2%
Other White
12
2.72%
African
8
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.68%
Irish
3
0.68%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
35.18%
Level 3 (A level)
57
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.51%
No qualifications
51
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
33.7%
Owns outright
45
24.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
22.1%
Other social rented
28
15.47%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.31%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine

Median price: £352,500
Price per sq ft: £372
Sales (last 12 months): 190
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £438K

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 (about £372 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
Detached68£495,000£372
Semi-Detached72£337,500£381
Terraced41£295,000£382
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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 0TS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 0TS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 20269, Lydds Hill, Bedford, MK43 0UFTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the MK43 0TS postcode area, located within Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK43 0TS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryRidgmont Lower SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK43 0TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert William Morris

Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Saverio Bongo

Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Sue Clark

Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Blake Stephenson

Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BedfordshireE14001359
ParishRidgmontE04011978
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & WoburnE02003607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 009DE01017451
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK43 0TS

Is MK43 0TS (Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn) safe?

The area around MK43 0TS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near MK43 0TS?

The median sale price around MK43 0TS in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine is £352,500 (about £372 per square foot) based on 190 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK43 0TS?

There is 1 school close to MK43 0TS, including Ridgmont Lower School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK43 0TS?

MK43 0TS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK43 0TS (Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering MK43 0TS is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Robert William Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party), Saverio Bongo (Independent) and Sue Clark (Conservative and Unionist Party).