Magpie Avenue, Stewartby, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK43 9NP.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Magpie Avenue, Stewartby, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Dec 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £298,124. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Magpie Avenue range from £275,000 to £329,995. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Magpie Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Magpie Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK43 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £298,124 | 22 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Magpie Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 22 Dec 2021 | £284,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 21 Dec 2021 | £281,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 10 Mar 2021 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 20 Mar 2020 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 19 Dec 2018 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 14 Dec 2017 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 7 Apr 2017 | £329,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Magpie Avenue MK43 9NP | 29 Apr 2016 | £315,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15, Magpie Avenue | £295,000 (Dec 2018) → £315,000 (Mar 2021) | +7% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Magpie Avenue
Crime
19 crimes were reported within about a mile of Magpie Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Magpie Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert 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 Magpie Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Vale Middle School 563 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College 749 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School 624 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Wootton Primary School 731 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 2.1 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
Train stations
- Stewartby station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Millbrook (Beds) station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Montgomery Close (adj, Stewartby Way) 4 min walk
- Marston Vale Middle School (o/s, The Crescent) 5 min walk
- Kiln Drive (E-bound, Kiln Drive) 6 min walk
- Stewartby Stores (o/s, Stewartby Way) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marston Forest Healthcare
59 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford · 1.8 mi - The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Stewartby · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Wootton Folkes Road Local · 1.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Marston Moretaine · 1.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Marston Moretaine · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Wootton Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Mclaren Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Marston Dental Practice · 1.6 mi
- Saxby Dental Surgery · 3.0 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 5 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,043 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 26.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,780 |
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 Magpie Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 75.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.1% | 12.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 34.1% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 47.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.5% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.4% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.8% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 45.5% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.6% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 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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