Abbey Square, Turvey, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK43 8DJ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Abbey Square, Turvey, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 14 Jun 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £312,500. Average sale prices rose from £280,000 in 2017 to £387,500 in 2024 (+38%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Abbey Square range from £265,000 to £400,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Abbey Square compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbey Square has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK43 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £312,500 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £352,500 | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £400,000 | 22 Feb 2019 |
Sold prices on Abbey Square
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 14 Jun 2024 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 19 Mar 2024 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 10 Aug 2020 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 22 Feb 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 26 Oct 2018 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 10 Aug 2017 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Abbey Square MK43 8DJ | 21 Jul 2017 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Abbey Square | £305,000 (Oct 2018) → £400,000 (Jun 2024) | +31% over 6 yrs |
| 9, Abbey Square | £295,000 (Aug 2017) → £315,000 (Aug 2020) → £375,000 (Mar 2024) | +27% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Abbey Square
Crime
4 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbey Square in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbey Square is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Great Ouse at Turvey Flood warning area
- River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbey Square
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turvey Primary School 81 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Newton Blossomville Church of England School 7 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lavendon School 152 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Carlton CofE Primary School 87 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Turvey Abbey (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Turvey Abbey (adj, High Street) 1 min walk
- The Laws (adj, High Street) 3 min walk
- The Laws (opp, High Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Harrold Medical Practice
Peach's Close, Harrold, Bedford · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Budgens Budgens - Lavendon · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harrold · 2.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 503 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,196 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 92% |
Share of homes across Bedford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbey Square
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 75.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 5.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 12.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.8% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 36.5% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.5% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.7% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.4% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.3% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.4% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.9% | 18.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Bedford.
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