Armstrong Close, Wilstead, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK45 3EJ, MK45 3EA.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Armstrong Close, Wilstead, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £400,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £313,200. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Armstrong Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Armstrong Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK45 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £313,200 | 20 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £311,975 | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Detached | 1 | £283,000 | 12 Jan 2018 |
Sold prices on Armstrong Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 20 May 2026 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 11 Aug 2022 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 30 Aug 2019 | £278,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Armstrong Close MK45 3EA | 13 Jun 2019 | £314,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 3 May 2019 | £283,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Armstrong Close MK45 3EJ | 12 Jan 2018 | £283,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Armstrong Close MK45 3EA | 14 Feb 2017 | £309,950 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34, Armstrong Close | £278,000 (Aug 2019) → £400,000 (May 2026) | +44% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Armstrong Close
Crime
13 crimes were reported within about a mile of Armstrong Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Armstrong Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Great Ouse from Sharnbrook to Roxton 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 Armstrong Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Haynes Lower School 136 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Good Report | 2.1 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
Train stations
- Kempston Hardwick station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
- Stewartby station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Northwood Lane (opp, Cotton End Road) 4 min walk
- Northwood Lane (adj, Cotton End Road) 4 min walk
- Methodist Chapel (adj, Cotton End Road) 4 min walk
- Methodist Chapel (opp, Cotton End Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 3.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 1.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shortstown North Drive · 2.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco New Cardington Express · 2.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 2.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 3.6 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 3.6 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit (north) · 3.7 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 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 88.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 714 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,514 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Armstrong Close
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Who lives around Armstrong Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.7% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.4% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 34.6% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.4% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 16.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.5% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.8% | 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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