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MK43 9RP

Duncombe Drive

Wootton & Kempston Rural

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Detailed insights for MK43 9RP

Overview

Postcode MK43 9RP is located in a rural town, within the Wootton & Kempston Rural area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wootton & Stewartby area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wootton & Stewartby is £71,713 per year. The median sale price in Wootton & Kempston Rural is £405,000 (around £367 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £342,000 and £499,950. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
71.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Wootton & Stewartby has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,033 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wootton & Stewartby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

71.6%

Approximately 71.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Wootton & Stewartby is £71,713 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from MK43 9RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wootton & Stewartby near MK43 9RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK43 9RP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kempston Hardwick

N/A

Walking directions to Kempston Hardwick

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
138
Population density
6,478.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.7(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.99(-22%)
Public order
3.85(-25%)
Other theft
3.43(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.71(-73%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
97
69.29%
Other White
11
7.86%
Indian
8
5.71%
Other Black
7
5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.86%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
35
33.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
28.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
13.21%
Level 3 (A level)
11
10.38%
Apprenticeship
6
5.66%
Total 16+ residents: 106

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
62.96%
Owns with a mortgage
11
13.58%
Social rents from council
7
8.64%
Owns outright
6
7.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
4.94%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £367
Sales (last 12 months): 81
Typical range (middle 50%): £342K – £500K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,125 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wootton & Kempston Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£493,000£373
Semi-Detached29£350,000£370
Terraced10£335,000£358
Flats1£100,125£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wootton & Kempston Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wootton & Kempston Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£347,000£315,000
2026£509,000£350,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wootton & Kempston Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wootton & Kempston Rural.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£361£364
2026£373£398£342
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wootton & Kempston Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wootton & Kempston Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 9RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 9RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jul 20261, Duncombe Drive, Bedford, MK43 9RPDetachedFreehold£432,500
30 Apr 202622, Duncombe Drive, Bedford, MK43 9RPDetachedFreehold£422,000
13 Feb 202685, Burgoyne Avenue, Bedford, MK43 9RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£422,000
22 Jul 202571, Burgoyne Avenue, Bedford, MK43 9RRDetachedFreehold£475,000
02 Jun 202518, Moore Gardens, Bedford, MK43 9RQDetachedFreehold£412,500

Schools

In the MK43 9RP postcode area, located within Wootton & Stewartby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK43 9RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWootton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.8 miSecondaryWootton AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK43 9RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK43 9RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalFolkes Road, Bedford, MK43 9BYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miCostcutter46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miTesco Express14 Cause End Road, Bedford, MK43 9DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

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 9RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Wheeler

Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Susan Abood

Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Blake Stephenson

Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BedfordshireE14001359
ParishWoottonE04011921
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wootton & StewartbyE02003635
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 020FE01034426
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2019-03-01

Frequently asked questions about MK43 9RP

Is MK43 9RP (Wootton & Stewartby) safe?

The area around MK43 9RP records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.

What is the average house price near MK43 9RP?

The median sale price around MK43 9RP in Wootton & Kempston Rural is £405,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK43 9RP?

There are 2 schools close to MK43 9RP, including Wootton Primary School (Good) and Wootton Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to MK43 9RP?

The closest station to MK43 9RP is Kempston Hardwick, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK43 9RP?

MK43 9RP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK43 9RP (Wootton & Stewartby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering MK43 9RP is Blake Stephenson (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).