Key Croft, Shortstown, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 0NU.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Key Croft, Shortstown, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £445,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £327,496. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Key Croft compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Key Croft 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 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £327,496 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 9 | £275,052 | 4 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Key Croft
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 12 Nov 2025 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 1 Jul 2022 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 26 May 2021 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 4 Mar 2021 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 30 Nov 2020 | £252,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 7 Dec 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 3 Apr 2018 | £359,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 3 Nov 2017 | £314,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 13 Oct 2017 | £289,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 18 Sep 2017 | £294,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 30 Aug 2017 | £314,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 25 Aug 2017 | £294,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 15 Aug 2017 | £304,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 11 Aug 2017 | £359,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 7 Aug 2017 | £299,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 4 Aug 2017 | £229,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 4 Aug 2017 | £289,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 27 Jul 2017 | £369,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 21 Jul 2017 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 23 Jun 2017 | £219,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Key Croft MK42 0NU | 14 Jun 2017 | £309,995 | Detached 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17, Key Croft | £359,995 (Aug 2017) → £445,000 (Nov 2025) | +24% over 8 yrs |
| 19, Key Croft | £314,995 (Nov 2017) → £325,000 (Jul 2022) | +3% over 5 yrs |
| 2, Key Croft | £309,995 (Jun 2017) → £305,000 (May 2021) | -2% over 4 yrs |
| 4, Key Croft | £289,995 (Aug 2017) → £295,000 (Dec 2018) → £295,000 (Mar 2021) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 5, Key Croft | £232,995 (Jul 2017) → £252,500 (Nov 2020) | +8% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Key Croft
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown Primary School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Elstow School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Bedford Academy 1,480 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| King's Oak Primary School 826 pupils | Primary | 1–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Shackleton Primary School 487 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| KWS School 18 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School 147 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.9 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 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Bedford station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cheshire Drive (opp) 2 min walk
- Mason Road (opp) 3 min walk
- Potter Meadows (adj) 4 min walk
- Potter Meadows (adj) 4 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 · 2.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco New Cardington Express · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Shortstown North Drive · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Bedford Extra · 1.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Southgate Express Petrol · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Smarta Healthcare · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- London Road Health Centre · 1.8 mi
- Dental Clinic · 2.1 mi
- Riverfield Drive (dental Surgery) · 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 Key Croft
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Who lives around Key Croft
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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