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MK44 2RB

Chapel Lane

Renhold & Ravensden

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Detailed insights for MK44 2RB

Overview

Postcode MK44 2RB is located in a rural village, within the Renhold & Ravensden ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 3.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10%

Approximately 10.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK44 2RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople near MK44 2RB 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
35.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.6(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.69(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-2%)
Burglary
2.87(+3%)
Vehicle crime
2.39(-46%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
91.44%
Indian
9
3.5%
Irish
4
1.56%
Other White
4
1.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.17%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.03%
No qualifications
64
27.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.12%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
62.31%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.46%
Other social rented
10
7.69%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Renhold & Ravensden

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £600K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Renhold & Ravensden area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£580,000£369
Semi-Detached14£343,750£371
Terraced10£262,500£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Renhold & Ravensden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£285,000£230,000
2017£405,000£252,500£248,250
2018£386,000£269,500£260,000
2019£408,000£289,500£231,000
2020£405,000£267,750£243,250
2021£419,313£385,000£262,000
2022£471,500£326,500£282,500
2023£499,950£317,500£282,500
2024£570,000£336,250£296,500
2025£580,000£338,750£263,750
2026£552,500£378,750£316,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£333£278
2017£300£327£310
2018£286£318£325
2019£290£312£334
2020£310£328£339
2021£325£335£323
2022£395£372£407
2023£374£385£384
2024£409£385£384
2025£388£398£335
2026£318£298£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Renhold & Ravensden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 2RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 2RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 2025Bornholm, Sunderland Hill, Bedford, MK44 2QTDetachedFreehold£675,000
16 Jul 20256, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK44 2FHTerracedFreehold£250,000
30 May 2025Plot 7, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK44 2RATerracedFreehold£235,000
07 Apr 2025Plot 1, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK44 2RATerracedFreehold£250,000
07 Apr 2025Plot 2, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK44 2RATerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the MK44 2RB postcode area, located within Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK44 2RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryRavensden CofE Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK44 2RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK44 2RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Corner ShopOldways Road, Ravensden, MK44 2RDWalking directions to The Corner Shop

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 MK44 2RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Louise Gribble

Renhold & Ravensden - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardRenhold & RavensdenE05014511
ParishRavensdenE04012424
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wyboston, Great Barford & CopleE02003619
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 004HE01034412
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK44 2RB

Is MK44 2RB (Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople) safe?

The area around MK44 2RB records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near MK44 2RB?

The median sale price around MK44 2RB in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £410,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK44 2RB?

There is 1 school close to MK44 2RB, including Ravensden CofE Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK44 2RB?

MK44 2RB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK44 2RB (Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK44 2RB is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Louise Gribble (Independent).

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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.