Ashburnham Road, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK40 1DX, MK40 1EA, MK40 1DS.
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At a glance
48 property sales on Ashburnham Road, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 19 Feb 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £138,375. 13 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 9 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 92% flat, 4% terraced, 2% detached. Recorded sale prices on Ashburnham Road range from £70,000 to £327,999. 18% of homes sold here were freehold and 82% leasehold.
House prices on Ashburnham Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ashburnham Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 18% freehold and 82% leasehold across 90 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 44 | £138,375 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £274,750 | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Detached | 1 | £327,999 | 21 Jun 2016 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £247,000 | 26 Feb 2021 |
Sold prices on Ashburnham Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 4 Jun 2026 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 10, 97, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 18 Dec 2025 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 85 - 87, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 31 Mar 2025 | £118,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 27 Mar 2025 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 97, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 19 Feb 2025 | £235,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 71, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 14 Feb 2025 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, 97, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 19 Dec 2024 | £162,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 4 Nov 2024 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 9, 85 - 87, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 29 Oct 2024 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, The Finches, Ashburnham Road MK40 1JX | 26 Sep 2024 | £155,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, 85 - 87, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 13 Sep 2024 | £132,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DS | 25 Mar 2024 | £850,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 35, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 8 Feb 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 29 Jan 2024 | £205,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, 97, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 14 Nov 2023 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Eden House, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 7 Nov 2023 | £182,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16G, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DS | 1 Aug 2023 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 22 Jun 2023 | £102,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 25D, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 19 May 2023 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 19 Oct 2022 | £12,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 63D, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 2 Sep 2022 | £104,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14E, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DS | 19 Aug 2022 | £174,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Eden House, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 21 Jul 2022 | £190,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, The Finches, Ashburnham Road MK40 1JX | 10 Jun 2022 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 91C, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 7 Jun 2022 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1, The Finches, Ashburnham Road MK40 1JX | 16 May 2022 | £127,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 22 Apr 2022 | £163,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 18 Mar 2022 | £180,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Ashmyre House, 89, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 7 Jan 2022 | £126,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 91A, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 16 Dec 2021 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 63A, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 3 Aug 2021 | £106,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 21 May 2021 | £100,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 6, Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 21 May 2021 | £82,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 26 Feb 2021 | £247,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 25 Jan 2021 | £147,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 26 Nov 2020 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 18 Sep 2020 | £150,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 14 Aug 2020 | £273,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 6 Jul 2020 | £140,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 6 Apr 2020 | £165,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DS | 23 Mar 2020 | £350,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat 2, Ashmyre House, 89, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 29 Jan 2020 | £116,525 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14C, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DS | 24 Jan 2020 | £159,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 22, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DZ | 15 Oct 2019 | £165,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Ashmyre House, 89, Ashburnham Road MK40 1EA | 26 Jul 2019 | £116,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 13, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 13 Jun 2019 | £97,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, The Finches, Ashburnham Road MK40 1JX | 20 Dec 2018 | £131,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 7, Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 26 Oct 2018 | £103,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Eden House, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 4 Oct 2018 | £168,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, Eden House, Ashburnham Road MK40 1DX | 1 Oct 2018 | £185,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 10, 97, Ashburnham Road | £126,000 (Jun 2016) → £148,000 (Dec 2025) | +17% over 9 yrs |
| 31, Ashburnham Road | £270,000 (Aug 2016) → £335,000 (Mar 2025) | +24% over 9 yrs |
| Flat 1, 97, Ashburnham Road | £190,000 (Jun 2018) → £235,000 (Feb 2025) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 2, The Finches, Ashburnham Road | £150,000 (Jun 2022) → £155,000 (Sep 2024) | +3% over 2 yrs |
| 22, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road | £165,500 (Oct 2019) → £205,000 (Jan 2024) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 9, 97, Ashburnham Road | £128,000 (Jun 2018) → £125,000 (Nov 2023) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| Flat 3, Eden House, Ashburnham Road | £185,000 (Oct 2018) → £182,000 (Nov 2023) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| 29, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road | £145,000 (Mar 2016) → £102,500 (Jun 2023) | -29% over 7 yrs |
| Flat 1, Eden House, Ashburnham Road | £180,000 (May 2018) → £190,000 (Jul 2022) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 5, Guildhalls, 43, Ashburnham Road | £144,995 (Jun 2016) → £163,000 (Apr 2022) | +12% over 6 yrs |
| 36, Braemar Court, Ashburnham Road | £23,000 (Nov 2016) → £147,500 (Jan 2021) | +541% over 4 yrs |
| 14C, Ashburnham Road | £160,000 (Jun 2016) → £159,000 (Jan 2020) | -1% over 4 yrs |
| 6, The Finches, Ashburnham Road | £107,000 (Jul 2017) → £131,000 (Dec 2018) | +22% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Ashburnham Road
Crime
841 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ashburnham Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 235 |
| Shoplifting | 179 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 |
| Public order | 70 |
| Other theft | 48 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 31 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ashburnham Road is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- Area close to the River Great Ouse at Bedford Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Bedford Flood warning area
- Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Bedford Flood warning 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 Ashburnham Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School 214 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Polam School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 1–9 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Livingstone Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bedford Free School 536 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School 271 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 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 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bedford Railway Station (Stop R1, Ashburnum Road) 2 min walk
- Bedford Railway Station (Stop R2, Ashburnham Road) 2 min walk
- Bedford Railway Station (Stop R3, Ashburnham Road) 2 min walk
- Chaucer Road (opp, Bromham Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashburnham Road Surgery
8 Ashburnham Road, Bedford · 0.1 mi - Linden Road Surgery
13 Linden Road, Bedford · 0.4 mi - Queens Park Health Centre
23C Carlisle Road, Queen's Park, Bedford · 0.7 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Greenhill Street Bedford · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Bedford Greenhill Street · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Bedford Ford End Express · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Kay's Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Lindleys Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Bedford Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Practice (136 Bromham Road) · 0.1 mi
- Shakespeare Clinic · 0.2 mi
- Bedford Dental Centre · 0.2 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 17.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 39.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 42.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 979 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 70.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,882 |
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.
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Who lives around Ashburnham Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 75.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.9% | 5.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.9% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.7% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 27.2% | 34.1% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 42.8% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.3% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 16.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 5% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 53.6% | 18.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.1% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 8% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.3% | 11% |
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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