Postcode MK43 7SS 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 18.3 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 18.3 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 278 ft away from MK43 7SS.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh near MK43 7SS 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Clapham & Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £980,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £569,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in Clapham & Oakley
In the MK43 7SS 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.
Elected local representatives for MK43 7SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Walker
Clapham & Oakley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Abbott
Clapham & Oakley - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.