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MK44 1SE

Arkwright Road

Riseley

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Overview

Postcode MK44 1SE is located in a rural village, within the Riseley area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year. The median sale price in Riseley is £395,000 (around £330 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £592,500. The nearest station is Bedford, about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,353 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from MK44 1SE.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh near MK44 1SE 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
192.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.55(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.18(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.6(-26%)
Drugs
5.73(+98%)
Public order
5.16(+1%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
86.36%
Other White
13
3.48%
Indian
7
1.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.6%
African
5
1.34%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
41.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
18.61%
Level 3 (A level)
55
17.35%
No qualifications
29
9.15%
Apprenticeship
19
5.99%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
44.03%
Owns with a mortgage
56
35.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.32%
Other social rented
8
5.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.52%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Riseley

Median price: £395,000
Price per sq ft: £330
Sales (last 12 months): 47
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £593K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £330 per square foot) in Riseley area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,500 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Riseley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£577,500£350
Semi-Detached10£342,500£303
Terraced13£330,000£289
Flats2£137,250£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Riseley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riseley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000—£225,500
2017£425,000£250,000£220,000
2018£500,000£300,000£252,500
2019£500,000£300,000£280,000
2020£473,500£305,000£251,000
2021£490,000£310,000£260,000
2022£575,000£291,250£290,500
2023£500,000£382,500£307,500
2024£560,500£367,000£275,000
2025£548,000£355,750£275,000
2026£612,500£342,500£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riseley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riseley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284—£270
2017£299£257£260
2018£295£299£283
2019£312£255£264
2020£293£328£298
2021£324£284£356
2022£342£322£340
2023£370£387£354
2024£330£408£363
2025£352£330£332
2026£346£305£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riseley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 1SE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 1SE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 20263, Rushden Road, Bedford, MK44 1RUDetachedFreehold£205,000
23 Jun 202627, Radwell Road, Bedford, MK44 1SHDetachedFreehold£730,000
02 Apr 202680, Radwell Road, Bedford, MK44 1SHTerracedFreehold£335,000
15 Aug 202578, Radwell Road, Bedford, MK44 1SHTerracedFreehold£330,000
04 Aug 202640, Huntsmans Way, Bedford, MK44 1SATerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the MK44 1SE postcode area, located within Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK44 1SE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMilton Ernest CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 MK44 1SE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Towler

Riseley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardRiseleyE05014512
ParishMilton ErnestE04011900
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clapham, Oakley & ThurleighE02003618
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 003AE01017478
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK44 1SE

Is MK44 1SE (Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh) safe?

The area around MK44 1SE records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near MK44 1SE?

The median sale price around MK44 1SE in Riseley is £395,000 (about £330 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK44 1SE?

There is 1 school close to MK44 1SE, including Milton Ernest CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK44 1SE?

MK44 1SE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,353 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK44 1SE (Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK44 1SE is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Towler (Conservative and Unionist Party).