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MK45 3AG

Shortstown

Bedford

England / East of England / Bedford / Wilstead & Shortstown / Shortstown / MK45 3AG

Overview

Postcode MK45 3AG is located in a rural village, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wilstead & Shortstown has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 59 ft away from MK45 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilstead & Shortstown near MK45 3AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Shortstown

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £360,438 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £730,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached55£445,000
Flats12£175,000
Semi-Detached41£350,000
Terraced24£295,000

10 years price trend in Shortstown

Schools

In the MK45 3AG postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCotton End Forest SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.