Postcode MK43 7SR is located in a rural town, within the Clapham & Oakley ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 261 ft away from MK43 7SR.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh near MK43 7SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 in Clapham & Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £308,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £291,000 |
10 year median price trend in Clapham & Oakley
In the MK43 7SR postcode area, located within Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.