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MK44

BEDFORD

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

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MK44 is the postcode district for BEDFORD, located in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £507,005
1yr change ▲ 5.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£507,005

▲ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

77% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

112 Mbps

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.

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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

£490K £500K £509K £519K £529K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

62

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.

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112.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

79%

Superfast Coverage

20%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about MK44 BEDFORD

What is the average house price in MK44 BEDFORD?
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 BEDFORD 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 is the population of MK44 BEDFORD?
The population of MK44 (BEDFORD) is approximately 194,976 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in MK44 BEDFORD?
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.

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