Oldways Road, Ravensden, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK44 2RD, MK44 2RF.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Oldways Road, Ravensden, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £572,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £575,500. That is 49% above the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 67% detached, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Oldways Road range from £192,000 to £780,000. 86% of homes sold here were freehold and 14% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Oldways Road ranks 30th for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Oldways Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK44 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 86% freehold and 14% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £575,500 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £352,500 | 24 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Oldways Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Oldways Road MK44 2RD | 24 Jun 2026 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Willow Cottage, Oldways Road MK44 2RF | 7 Jan 2026 | £750,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Oldways Road MK44 2RD | 28 Oct 2022 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Oldways House, Oldways Road MK44 2RD | 9 Jun 2022 | £780,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Failte, Oldways Road MK44 2RF | 23 May 2022 | £580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Ravensden Store, Oldways Road MK44 2RD | 12 Nov 2021 | £35,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Chapel House, Oldways Road MK44 2RD | 5 Aug 2016 | £192,000 | 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.
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Schools near Oldways Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy 51 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Mark Rutherford School 1,150 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Thomas More Catholic School 893 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Renhold VC Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Brickhill Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Putnoe Primary School 494 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Scott Primary School & Nursery 469 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oldways Road (adj, Bedford Road) 2 min walk
- Oldways Road (opp, Bedford Road) 2 min walk
- Wayside Farm Park (opp, Bedford Road) 3 min walk
- Wayside Farm Park (o/s, Bedford Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership
93 Queens Drive, Bedford · 2.0 mi - Goldington Avenue Surgery
85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford · 2.4 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 2.5 mi - Linden Road Surgery
13 Linden Road, Bedford · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily North Brickhill Avon Drive · 1.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Goldington Bedford · 1.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Goldington · 1.8 mi
- Iceland Iceland Bedford Goldington Square · 1.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Fairleys Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
- Jardines Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
- Well · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- Bedford Heights · 2.3 mi
- Goldington Road (dental Surgery) · 2.5 mi
- Dental Care Centre · 2.5 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 832 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,092 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Oldways Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.6% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.2% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.1% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 34.3% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.8% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 36.5% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 35% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.3% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.7% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.2% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 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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