MK44 — BEDFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK44

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK44 is £507,005, which is 7% above the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK44 cost 76.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK44 have risen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£590,053	391
Semi-detached	£398,785	175
Terraced	£285,117	115
Flat	£198,808	13
All types	£507,005	753

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK44

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK44 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

0.0 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 MK44

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK44 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sheerhatch Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Moggerhanger Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thurleigh Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Kymbrook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK44 are 112.0 Mbps, with 87% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 46% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

112.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

20%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK44 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

MK44 — BEDFORD

Area Summary

MK44 (BEDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£507,005, 77% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (112 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MK43

BEDFORD

£421K

▲ 1.9% YoY

MK45

BEDFORD

£505K

▲ 3.6% YoY

MK46

OLNEY

£548K

▲ 57.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK44?

The average house price in MK44 (BEDFORD) is £507,005, based on 753 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 77% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is MK44 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK44 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 (0.0 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 MK44?

There are 14 schools in or near MK44. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in MK44?

Council tax in MK44 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 MK44?

The average broadband download speed in MK44 is 112 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 79% of premises, ultrafast to 20%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK44 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in MK44 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 194,976.