Living in MK44, Bedford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK44 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 MK44
Only 2 home sales recorded on the streets around central MK44 in the last 2 years, too few to average meaningfully. Here they are in full instead. A district with very few residential sales is usually mostly commercial.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 THE OLD HAY BARNS SHRUBBERY LANE, MK44 2PH | semi-detached | £575,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 1 THE OLD HAY BARNS SHRUBBERY LANE, MK44 2PH | semi-detached | £580,000 | 2024-12-18 |
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
9 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Thurleigh Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Putnoe Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Secondary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Mark Rutherford School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 2.4 mi |
6 state primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.6% |
| Professional occupations | 15.7% |
| Skilled trades | 13.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central MK44 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Bedford's figures.
Common questions about MK44
What is the average house price in MK44?
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 MK44?
Prices in Bedford are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in MK44?
9 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK44, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK44?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK44 in 2026-06, most commonly vehicle crime (Police.uk).
Is MK44 at risk of flooding?
Central MK44 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 MK44 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK44 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK44 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was vehicle 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? MK44 or MK41, MK44 or MK40, MK44 or MK42.
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