Living in MK43, Bedford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK43 in Bedford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Bedford: £329,830, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around MK43
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK43, with a median of £335,000 and a range from £70,000 to £760,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCEL COTTAGE WEST END ROAD, MK43 8SA | detached | £532,500 | 2022-12-08 |
| KESFORD HOUSE, 60 WEST END ROAD, MK43 8SA | detached | £760,000 | 2014-01-30 |
| 1 WEST END FARM COTTAGES WEST END ROAD, MK43 8RZ | terraced | £335,000 | 2012-12-18 |
| 1 WEST END FARM COTTAGES, MK43 8RZ | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2004-06-18 |
| 1 WEST END FARM COTTAGES, MK43 8RZ | semi-detached | £165,000 | 2001-10-16 |
| ALLINGTON WEST END ROAD, MK43 8SA | detached | £70,000 | 1998-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
| Wootton Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Wootton Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.7 mi |
| Bromham CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
3 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK43 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Bedford's figures.
Common questions about MK43
What is the average house price in MK43?
The average sold price in Bedford is £329,830 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in MK43?
Prices in Bedford are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in MK43?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central MK43 is £335,000, ranging from £70,000 to £760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in MK43?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK43, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK43?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK43 in 2026-05, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is MK43 at risk of flooding?
Central MK43 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is MK43 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £335,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 3 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK43 safe?
3 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK43 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? MK43 or MK42, MK43 or MK40, MK43 or MK41.
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