Newstead Way, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK41 8RH.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Newstead Way, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £397,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £396,679. Average sale prices rose from £381,500 in 2016 to £394,167 in 2025 (+3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 3% above the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% detached, 7% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Newstead Way range from £305,000 to £525,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Newstead Way ranks 123rd for average price.
House prices on Newstead Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK41 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £396,679 | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £367,000 | 15 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on Newstead Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 4 Dec 2025 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 14 Nov 2025 | £420,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 17 Jan 2025 | £387,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 26 Nov 2024 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 25 Oct 2024 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 14 Oct 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 2 Sep 2022 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 16 Dec 2021 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 30 Sep 2021 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 11 Mar 2021 | £363,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 44, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 15 Jan 2021 | £367,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 27 Feb 2018 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 30 Jun 2017 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 9 Dec 2016 | £363,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Newstead Way MK41 8RH | 7 Oct 2016 | £400,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42, Newstead Way | £305,000 (Jun 2017) → £363,000 (Mar 2021) → £375,000 (Dec 2025) | +23% over 8 yrs |
| 31, Newstead Way | £325,000 (Dec 2021) → £425,000 (Oct 2022) | +31% over under a year |
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Schools near Newstead Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School 1,150 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Hazeldene School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Hills Academy 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Brickhill Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Putnoe Primary School 494 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Goldington Academy 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 297 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 0.9 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 station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 5.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Putnoe Lane Subway (opp, Putnoe Lane) 1 min walk
- Putnoe Lane Subway (adj, Putnoe Lane) 2 min walk
- Mowsbury Park Pavillion (opp, Wentworth Drive) 3 min walk
- Mowsbury Park Pavillion (adj, Wentworth Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership
93 Queens Drive, Bedford · 0.7 mi - Goldington Avenue Surgery
85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford · 1.1 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 1.3 mi - Linden Road Surgery
13 Linden Road, Bedford · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bedford - Queens Drive · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Goldington Bedford · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Goldington · 0.7 mi
- Iceland Iceland Bedford Goldington Square · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Fairleys Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Goldington Road (dental Surgery) · 1.1 mi
- Riverfield Drive (dental Surgery) · 1.3 mi
- Dental Access Centre · 1.3 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 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 481 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 50.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 36.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,165 |
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 Newstead Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.6% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 25.9% | 34.1% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 7.1% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.1% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 16.2% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.4% | 30.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.1% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.7% | 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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