Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 9RQ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Belfry Close, Elstow, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £311,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £260,333. Average sale prices rose from £231,000 in 2016 to £311,500 in 2026 (+35%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 19% below the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 86% semi-detached, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Belfry Close range from £205,000 to £348,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Belfry Close ranks 239th for average price.
House prices on Belfry Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £260,333 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £325,000 | 12 Jun 2024 |
Sold prices on Belfry Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 24 Jul 2026 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 2 Apr 2026 | £348,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 12 Jun 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 12 May 2017 | £246,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 3 Jun 2016 | £238,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 14 Apr 2016 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Belfry Close MK42 9RQ | 4 Apr 2016 | £250,000 | Semi-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.
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Schools near Belfry Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School 147 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Shackleton Primary School 487 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Peter Pan Nursery School 118 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cauldwell School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Daubeney Academy 576 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St John's School 178 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 St Johns station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Bedford station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Progress Way (NE-bound, Progress Way) 2 min walk
- Progress Way (SW-bound, Progress Way) 2 min walk
- Technology House (adj, Ampthill Road) 3 min walk
- West End (NE-bound, West End) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 0.8 mi - King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 1.0 mi - Ashburnham Road Surgery
8 Ashburnham Road, Bedford · 1.2 mi - Queens Park Health Centre
23C Carlisle Road, Queen's Park, Bedford · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Cauldwell Bedford · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Cauldwell Bedford · 0.4 mi
- Spar PFS Spar - Elstow Road · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Interchange Bedford Foodhall · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Janssen's Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Lotus Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- London Road Health Centre · 0.8 mi
- U H P The Dental Practice · 0.9 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 0.9 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 7 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 580 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,238 |
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 Belfry Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 30.6% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 4% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.8% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.7% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 16.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Good health | 39.5% | 35% |
| Very good health | 38.5% | 48.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.5% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.7% | 30.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 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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