MK43 — BEDFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK43 is £420,786, which is 11% below the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK43 cost 46.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK43 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£541,586	719
Semi-detached	£345,882	624
Terraced	£301,350	368
Flat	£285,446	54
All types	£420,786	1812

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK43 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in MK43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK43 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pinchmill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Husborne Crawley Lower School	Primary	Good	mi
Thomas Johnson Lower School	Primary	Good	mi
Ridgmont Lower School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Broadmead Lower School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

305,884

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK43 are 255.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

255.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK43 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

MK43 — BEDFORD

Area Summary

MK43 (BEDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£420,786, 47% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (255 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BEDFORD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK43?

The average house price in MK43 (BEDFORD) is £420,786, based on 1812 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 47% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is MK43 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK43 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in MK43?

There are 20 schools in or near MK43. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in MK43?

Council tax in MK43 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in MK43?

The average broadband download speed in MK43 is 255 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK43 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in MK43 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 305,884.