Foster Walk, Shortstown, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 0JT.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Foster Walk, Shortstown, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 7 Apr 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £303,560. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Foster Walk compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Foster Walk has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £303,560 | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £310,000 | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Detached | 1 | £310,000 | 16 May 2018 |
Sold prices on Foster Walk
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 27 Mar 2026 | £348,750 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 7 Apr 2021 | £282,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 13 Aug 2018 | £301,500 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 16 May 2018 | £310,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 30 Apr 2018 | £319,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 3, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 14 Feb 2018 | £314,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 6 Feb 2018 | £309,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 2 Feb 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 2 Feb 2018 | £310,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 3 Jan 2018 | £310,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Foster Walk MK42 0JT | 29 Mar 2017 | £289,995 | Terraced New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Foster Walk | £310,000 (Feb 2018) → £348,750 (Mar 2026) | +13% over 8 yrs |
| 8, Foster Walk | £289,995 (Mar 2017) → £282,000 (Apr 2021) | -3% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Foster Walk
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown Primary School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Elstow School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bedford Academy 1,480 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| King's Oak Primary School 826 pupils | Primary | 1–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Shackleton Primary School 487 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| KWS School 18 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School 147 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.8 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 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Bedford station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cheshire Drive (opp) 3 min walk
- The Crescent (opp, The Highway) 3 min walk
- The Crescent (adj, The Highway) 3 min walk
- Potter Meadows (adj) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bedoc Healthcare
Unit 16, Stephenson Court, Bedford · 1.3 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 1.8 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 2.6 mi - Goldington Avenue Surgery
85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco New Cardington Express · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shortstown North Drive · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Bedford Extra · 1.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Southgate Express Petrol · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Smarta Healthcare · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- London Road Health Centre · 1.8 mi
- Dental Clinic · 2.1 mi
- Idh Limited · 2.2 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 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 514 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,402 |
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 Foster Walk
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Who lives around Foster Walk
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.6% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 41.8% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 21.4% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.2% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.4% |
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 34% | 35% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 46.2% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 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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