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MK43

BEDFORD

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

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MK43 covers BEDFORD in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £420,786
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£420,786

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

47% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

255 Mbps

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.

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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

£412K £417K £421K £426K £431K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

305,884

Population

57

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.

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255.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about MK43 BEDFORD

What is the average house price in MK43 BEDFORD?
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 BEDFORD 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 is the population of MK43 BEDFORD?
The population of MK43 (BEDFORD) is approximately 305,884 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 18% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in MK43 BEDFORD?
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.

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