Gibbards Close, Sharnbrook, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK44 1LF.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Gibbards Close, Sharnbrook, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £323,333. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £281,643. Average sale prices rose from £314,167 in 2016 to £323,333 in 2026 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 16% below the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 47% terraced, 27% semi-detached, 27% detached. Recorded sale prices on Gibbards Close range from £112,500 to £400,000. 88% of homes sold here were freehold and 12% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Gibbards Close ranks 217th for average price.
House prices on Gibbards Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK44 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 88% freehold and 12% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £281,643 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £324,625 | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Detached | 4 | £369,500 | 21 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Gibbards Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 21 Apr 2026 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 1 Apr 2026 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 13 Jan 2026 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 36, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 19 Jun 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 22 Mar 2024 | £289,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 12 Dec 2022 | £381,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 28 May 2021 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 8 Jan 2021 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 28 May 2020 | £388,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 10 Apr 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 30 Nov 2018 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Garage, 18, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 30 Nov 2018 | £300,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 26, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 15 Dec 2017 | £112,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 40, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 6 Jan 2017 | £267,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 8, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 8 Dec 2016 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 12 Aug 2016 | £297,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Gibbards Close MK44 1LF | 12 Aug 2016 | £350,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Gibbards Close | £295,000 (Dec 2016) → £381,000 (Dec 2022) | +29% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Gibbards Close | £300,000 (Nov 2018) → £300,000 (Jan 2021) | +0% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near Gibbards Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnbrook Academy 1,684 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sharnbrook Primary 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Pinchmill Primary School 88 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 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
Nearest bus stops
- Loring Road West (Stop G, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Loring Road West (Stop H, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Upper School (o/s, School Approach) 3 min walk
- Village Hall (Stop E, Lodge Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sharnbrook Surgery
Templars Way, Sharnbrook, Bedford · 1.1 mi - Harrold Medical Practice
Peach's Close, Harrold, Bedford · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sharnbrook · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar Platinum Souldrop Service Station · 1.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Harrold · 2.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Community Dental Services Cic · 0.7 mi
- Time For Teeth Irc Yarl's Wood · 3.3 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 6 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 596 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,454 |
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 Gibbards Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 75.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.4% | 12.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.6% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 40.9% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.9% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 44.3% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 0.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.4% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.1% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 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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