Postcode MK44 3UJ 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 very low crime levels, with around 30.3 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 3.4 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople is £65,977 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK44 3UJ.
Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople near MK44 3UJ 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £290,000 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.