Newton Street, Shortstown, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 0UQ.
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At a glance
37 property sales on Newton Street, Shortstown, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 5 homes sold here for an average of £183,400. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £174,309. That is 52% below the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% flat, 16% detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Newton Street range from £87,500 to £390,000. 26% of homes sold here were freehold and 74% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Newton Street ranks 339th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on Newton Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 26% freehold and 74% leasehold across 42 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 27 | £174,309 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £345,333 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Terraced | 2 | £285,000 | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £322,880 | 10 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Newton Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat H, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 26 Jun 2026 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat A, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 20 Feb 2026 | £105,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat B, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 29 Jan 2026 | £209,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat I, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 5 Dec 2025 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat B, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 31 Oct 2025 | £208,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat D, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 20 Jun 2025 | £210,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat I, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 12 Sep 2024 | £177,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 14, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 10 May 2024 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat B, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 1 Mar 2024 | £87,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat E, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 4 Aug 2023 | £194,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat F, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 14 Apr 2022 | £96,558 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat E, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 14 Apr 2022 | £102,929 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat A, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 14 Apr 2022 | £102,929 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 14 Apr 2022 | £102,929 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 14 Jan 2022 | £333,195 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| Flat I, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 5 Nov 2021 | £178,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 24, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 29 Oct 2021 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat B, 32, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 29 Oct 2021 | £88,375 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 26 Oct 2021 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 26 Oct 2021 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat C, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 29 Sep 2021 | £165,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat F, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 16 Sep 2021 | £177,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 13 Aug 2021 | £175,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 16, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 6 Aug 2021 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat D, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 30 Jul 2021 | £184,240 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat A, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 30 Jul 2021 | £185,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat I, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 30 Jul 2021 | £176,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat G, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £189,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 12, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £312,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 25 Jun 2021 | £330,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 18 Jun 2021 | £305,760 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat H, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 28 May 2021 | £185,220 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat E, 10, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 27 May 2021 | £188,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat B, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 30 Apr 2021 | £182,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat E, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 29 Apr 2021 | £180,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat A, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 16 Apr 2021 | £175,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat H, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 12 Apr 2021 | £177,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat D, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 31 Mar 2021 | £175,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat F, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 30 Mar 2021 | £165,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat G, 8, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 25 Mar 2021 | £175,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 4, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 8 Jan 2021 | £280,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Newton Street MK42 0UQ | 15 Dec 2020 | £290,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat H, 10, Newton Street | £185,220 (May 2021) → £210,000 (Jun 2026) | +13% over 5 yrs |
| Flat A, 32, Newton Street | £102,929 (Apr 2022) → £105,000 (Feb 2026) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| Flat I, 8, Newton Street | £176,000 (Jul 2021) → £185,000 (Dec 2025) | +5% over 4 yrs |
| Flat B, 8, Newton Street | £182,000 (Apr 2021) → £208,000 (Oct 2025) | +14% over 5 yrs |
| Flat D, 10, Newton Street | £184,240 (Jul 2021) → £210,000 (Jun 2025) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| Flat I, 10, Newton Street | £178,000 (Nov 2021) → £177,000 (Sep 2024) | -1% over 3 yrs |
| 14, Newton Street | £305,760 (Jun 2021) → £340,000 (May 2024) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| Flat B, 32, Newton Street | £88,375 (Oct 2021) → £87,500 (Mar 2024) | -1% over 2 yrs |
| Flat E, 10, Newton Street | £188,000 (May 2021) → £194,500 (Aug 2023) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Newton Street
Crime
38 crimes were reported within about a mile of Newton Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Newton Street 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 Newton Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstown Primary School 479 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Cotton End Forest School 435 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Elstow School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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 |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
- Bedford station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cheshire Drive (opp) 1 min walk
- Cardington Hangars (o/s, High Road) 3 min walk
- Cardington Hangars (opp, High Road) 3 min walk
- De Havilland Avenue (adj, Southcote) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bedoc Healthcare
Unit 16, Stephenson Court, Bedford · 1.4 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 1.9 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 2.7 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 · 1.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda Southgate Express Petrol · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Pyramid Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Smarta Healthcare · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- London Road Health Centre · 1.9 mi
- Dental Clinic · 2.2 mi
- Idh Limited · 2.3 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 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.
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Who lives around Newton Street
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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