Postcode insights

MK43 8JX

Woodland Drive

Bromham

Interactive map showing MK43 8JX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for MK43 8JX

Overview

Postcode MK43 8JX is located in a rural town, within the Bromham ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bromham & Biddenham area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bromham Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
15
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Bromham & Biddenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,284 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bromham & Biddenham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 8JX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromham & Biddenham near MK43 8JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK43 8JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBromham ParkLargeWalking directions to Bromham Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
3,579.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
7.36(-77%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.95(-75%)
Drugs
2.21(-24%)
Vehicle crime
2.21(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.47(-77%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
83.71%
Other White
12
4.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.41%
African
6
2.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.27%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
27.7%
No qualifications
44
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
58.97%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.06%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.27%
Other social rented
3
2.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Bromham

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £585K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Bromham area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bromham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£580,000£405
Flats3£537,000£499
Semi-Detached32£398,750£382
Terraced10£301,000£395

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bromham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413,500£284,250£230,000
2017£453,500£290,000£255,000
2018£486,250£308,000£242,755
2019£414,000£317,500£267,500
2020£440,000£285,000£298,750£250,000
2021£550,000£710,000£323,750£265,250
2022£554,250£479,000£410,000£335,000
2023£615,000£517,000£390,000£365,000
2024£545,500£475,000£351,000£292,000
2025£580,000£403,750£385,000£287,500
2026£650,000£395,500£530,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bromham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£287£289
2017£320£292£287
2018£314£312£286
2019£314£300£288
2020£313£358£313£310
2021£342£360£326£350
2022£396£485£376£397
2023£399£475£398£370
2024£392£428£367£343
2025£400£470£363£396
2026£414£388£410
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bromham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bromham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 8JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 8JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 202625, Woodland Drive, Bedford, MK43 8JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£401,000
27 Jan 202636, Woodland Drive, Bedford, MK43 8JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000
27 Jun 202536B, Woodland Drive, Bedford, MK43 8JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
16 Apr 202625, Manor Close, Bedford, MK43 8JADetachedFreehold£440,000
25 Sept 202521, Manor Close, Bedford, MK43 8JADetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the MK43 8JX postcode area, located within Bromham & Biddenham, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK43 8JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBromham CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 8JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK43 8JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop4 Molivers Lane, Bedford, MK43 8JTWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,396
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,702

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 8JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Mark Simmons

Bromham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Robert Rigby

Bromham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardBromhamE05014493
ParishBromhamE04011881
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromham & BiddenhamE02003623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 008EE01017463
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK43 8JX

Is MK43 8JX (Bromham & Biddenham) safe?

The area around MK43 8JX records about 15 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near MK43 8JX?

The median sale price around MK43 8JX in Bromham & Biddenham is £445,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK43 8JX?

There is 1 school close to MK43 8JX, including Bromham CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK43 8JX?

MK43 8JX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,284 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK43 8JX (Bromham & Biddenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK43 8JX is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dylan Mark Simmons (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert Rigby (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.