Postcode MK43 8RQ is located in a rural village, within the Wootton & Kempston Rural ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harrold, Chellington & Turvey area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harrold, Chellington & Turvey is £65,820 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Village Green.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harrold, Chellington & Turvey is £65,820 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 8RQ.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey near MK43 8RQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Village Green | Small | Walking directions to The Village Green |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,125 up to £770,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £493,000 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £356,250 | £366 |
| Terraced | 11 | £315,000 | £362 |
| Flats | 1 | £100,125 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349,950 | £238,500 | £227,750 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £250,000 | £212,000 |
| 2018 | £393,000 | £284,995 | £249,995 |
| 2019 | £399,995 | £284,995 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £413,750 | £289,000 | £247,500 |
| 2021 | £447,498 | £320,250 | £257,250 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £332,500 | £283,000 |
| 2023 | £470,000 | £335,000 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £330,000 | £295,000 |
| 2025 | £486,250 | £347,500 | £315,000 |
| 2026 | £530,000 | £342,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279 | £312 | £254 |
| 2017 | £296 | £319 | £283 |
| 2018 | £302 | £329 | £342 |
| 2019 | £290 | £311 | £299 |
| 2020 | £302 | £318 | £326 |
| 2021 | £312 | £326 | £302 |
| 2022 | £340 | £387 | £341 |
| 2023 | £360 | £389 | £322 |
| 2024 | £372 | £377 | £364 |
| 2025 | £371 | £366 | £364 |
| 2026 | £370 | £374 | £343 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 8RQ.
In the MK43 8RQ postcode area, located within Harrold, Chellington & Turvey, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Roman Gate, Great Denham, MK40 4FU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Anglia Way, Great Denham, MK40 4SD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Wheeler
Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Susan Abood
Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK43 8RQ records about 23 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK43 8RQ in Harrold, Chellington & Turvey is £420,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to MK43 8RQ, including Great Denham Primary School (Good), Kempston Rural Primary School (Good) and Greys Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK43 8RQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK43 8RQ is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Wheeler (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Susan Abood (Liberal Democrats).
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.