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MK44 3RF

West Way

Northill

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Overview

Postcode MK44 3RF is located in a rural village, within the Northill area of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Blunham, Caldecote & Broom area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £68,112 per year. The median sale price in Northill is £450,000 (around £385 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £346,250 and £502,500. The nearest station is Sandy, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,595 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Blunham, Caldecote & Broom is £68,112 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from MK44 3RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blunham, Caldecote & Broom near MK44 3RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
60.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.66(-28%)
Public order
10.62(+107%)
Vehicle crime
10.62(+141%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.37(-45%)
Shoplifting
6.37(-7%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
334
96.53%
Other White
6
1.73%
Irish
3
0.87%
Indian
1
0.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.29%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
31.16%
No qualifications
58
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.75%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
46
30.07%
Other social rented
31
20.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.61%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Northill

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £385
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £346K – £503K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Northill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£482,500£388
Semi-Detached16£456,250£368
Flats2£275,000£366
Terraced5£262,300£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£550,000£260,000£280,000
2017£475,000£313,500£284,000
2018£495,000£346,500£262,000
2019£470,000£320,000£278,750
2020£433,725£349,975£265,000
2021£560,000£370,000£290,000
2022£630,000£406,000£372,000
2023£545,000£368,000£280,000
2024£542,920£377,500£290,000
2025£564,167£375,000£278,750
2026£475,000£462,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£302£301
2017£291£300£281
2018£314£321£343
2019£320£327£463
2020£345£323£344
2021£336£343£353
2022£396£353£365
2023£373£414£342
2024£361£368£373
2025£339£363£398
2026£368£356£358
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 3RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK44 3RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 20265, West Way, Bedford, MK44 3RFTerracedFreehold£262,300
15 Sept 20257, The Warrens, Bedford, MK44 3DWDetachedFreehold£491,000
28 Apr 202511, The Warrens, Bedford, MK44 3DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
09 Apr 202637A, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK44 3RQDetachedFreehold£525,000
05 Dec 20253, Dynes Place, Bedford, MK44 3RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the MK44 3RF postcode area, located within Blunham, Caldecote & Broom, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK44 3RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryMoggerhanger Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK44 3RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK44 3RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMoggerhanger Meeting Place & ShopBlunham Road, Moggerhanger, MK44 3RAWalking directions to Moggerhanger Meeting Place & Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district.

Band A£1,677
Band B£1,957
Band C£2,237
Band D£2,516
Band E£3,075
Band F£3,634
Band G£4,194
Band H£5,032

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 3RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Daniels

Northill - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardNorthillE05014418
ParishMoggerhangerE04012810
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blunham, Caldecote & BroomE02003602
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 004DE01017424
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK44 3RF

Is MK44 3RF (Blunham, Caldecote & Broom) safe?

The area around MK44 3RF records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3RF?

The median sale price around MK44 3RF in Northill is £450,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK44 3RF?

There is 1 school close to MK44 3RF, including Moggerhanger Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK44 3RF?

MK44 3RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK44 3RF (Blunham, Caldecote & Broom) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK44 3RF is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Daniels (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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