Arun Close, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK41 7AD.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Arun Close, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 22 Aug 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £553,417. Average sale prices rose from £470,500 in 2017 to £520,250 in 2022 (+11%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Arun Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Arun Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £553,417 | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £354,000 | 6 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on Arun Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 22 Aug 2022 | £530,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 1 Jul 2022 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 23 Dec 2020 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 27 Nov 2020 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 22, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 16 Mar 2020 | £695,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 5 Jun 2019 | £583,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 6 Nov 2017 | £354,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Arun Close MK41 7AD | 30 Jan 2017 | £587,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22, Arun Close | £587,000 (Jan 2017) → £695,000 (Mar 2020) | +18% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Arun Close
Crime
119 crimes were reported within about a mile of Arun Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 28 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Arun 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 Arun Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School 893 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 297 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hazeldene School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Hills Academy 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mark Rutherford School 1,150 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 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
- Bedford station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tamar Road (adj, Kimbolton Road) 1 min walk
- Dove Road (S-bound, Dove Road) 2 min walk
- Tamar Road (opp, Kimbolton Road) 2 min walk
- Dove Road (N-bound, Dove Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership
93 Queens Drive, Bedford · 1.0 mi - Goldington Avenue Surgery
85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford · 1.0 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 1.1 mi - Linden Road Surgery
13 Linden Road, Bedford · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily North Brickhill Avon Drive · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bedford Brickhill Dr Express · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bedford - Queens Drive · 1.0 mi
- Budgens Budgens Bedford · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Well · 0.9 mi
- Fairleys Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Bedford Heights · 1.0 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit North · 1.1 mi
- Dental Access Centre · 1.1 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 9 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 584 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,457 |
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 Arun Close
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Who lives around Arun Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.1% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.5% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 31% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 15% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.9% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.9% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.8% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 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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