Postcode MK44 3TL is located in a rural village, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,443 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from MK44 3TL.
Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople near MK44 3TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £193,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shortstown
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 MK44 3TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh James Coombs
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Gallagher
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.