St James Way, Biddenham, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK40 4UH.
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At a glance
61 property sales on St James Way, Biddenham, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £675,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £555,619. 9 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 8 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 95% detached, 5% terraced. Recorded sale prices on St James Way range from £305,000 to £755,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on St James Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. St James Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 69 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £555,619 | 29 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £316,667 | 30 Mar 2022 |
Sold prices on St James Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 May 2026 | £675,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66, St James Way MK40 4UH | 26 Oct 2023 | £650,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 58, St James Way MK40 4UH | 2 Aug 2023 | £660,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 60, St James Way MK40 4UH | 21 Jul 2023 | £655,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 62, St James Way MK40 4UH | 30 Jun 2023 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 68, St James Way MK40 4UH | 31 May 2023 | £500,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, St James Way MK40 4UH | 6 Apr 2023 | £755,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 64, St James Way MK40 4UH | 21 Dec 2022 | £710,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Bentley Grange Care Home, St James Way MK40 4UH | 9 Sep 2022 | £3,060,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 56, St James Way MK40 4UH | 1 Jul 2022 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, St James Way MK40 4UH | 27 May 2022 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, St James Way MK40 4UH | 6 May 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 69, St James Way MK40 4UH | 20 Apr 2022 | £673,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 79, St James Way MK40 4UH | 14 Apr 2022 | £139,696 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 83, St James Way MK40 4UH | 14 Apr 2022 | £141,420 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, St James Way MK40 4UH | 30 Mar 2022 | £305,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 92, St James Way MK40 4UH | 30 Mar 2022 | £405,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 90, St James Way MK40 4UH | 25 Mar 2022 | £315,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 86, St James Way MK40 4UH | 18 Mar 2022 | £330,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, St James Way MK40 4UH | 19 Nov 2021 | £740,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 85, St James Way MK40 4UH | 12 Nov 2021 | £400,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 81, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 Oct 2021 | £102,720 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 83, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 Oct 2021 | £122,415 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 77, St James Way MK40 4UH | 28 Oct 2021 | £122,415 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 79, St James Way MK40 4UH | 27 Oct 2021 | £120,900 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, St James Way MK40 4UH | 16 Jul 2021 | £500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 67, St James Way MK40 4UH | 4 Jun 2021 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 57, St James Way MK40 4UH | 28 May 2021 | £564,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 59, St James Way MK40 4UH | 23 Apr 2021 | £464,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 61, St James Way MK40 4UH | 31 Mar 2021 | £509,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 63, St James Way MK40 4UH | 31 Mar 2021 | £509,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 65, St James Way MK40 4UH | 26 Mar 2021 | £449,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, St James Way MK40 4UH | 23 Dec 2020 | £625,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 71, St James Way MK40 4UH | 18 Dec 2020 | £484,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, St James Way MK40 4UH | 10 Dec 2020 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 56, St James Way MK40 4UH | 23 Oct 2020 | £445,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 73, St James Way MK40 4UH | 25 Sep 2020 | £345,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 75, St James Way MK40 4UH | 31 Jul 2020 | £455,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, St James Way MK40 4UH | 13 Mar 2020 | £555,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, St James Way MK40 4UH | 30 Jan 2020 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, St James Way MK40 4UH | 20 Dec 2019 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, St James Way MK40 4UH | 20 Dec 2019 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 55, St James Way MK40 4UH | 12 Dec 2019 | £454,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 Nov 2019 | £410,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 50, St James Way MK40 4UH | 11 Oct 2019 | £669,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 52, St James Way MK40 4UH | 23 Sep 2019 | £524,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 56, St James Way MK40 4UH | 28 Jun 2019 | £469,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 54, St James Way MK40 4UH | 21 Jun 2019 | £519,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 48, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 Mar 2019 | £649,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 53, St James Way MK40 4UH | 29 Mar 2019 | £560,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, St James Way | £580,000 (Oct 2017) → £675,000 (May 2026) | +16% over 9 yrs |
| 56, St James Way | £469,995 (Jun 2019) → £445,000 (Oct 2020) → £525,000 (Jul 2022) | +12% over 3 yrs |
| 5, St James Way | £444,995 (Oct 2017) → £495,000 (May 2022) | +11% over 5 yrs |
| 1, St James Way | £449,995 (Oct 2017) → £560,000 (May 2022) | +24% over 5 yrs |
| 79, St James Way | £120,900 (Oct 2021) → £139,696 (Apr 2022) | +16% over under a year |
| 83, St James Way | £122,415 (Oct 2021) → £141,420 (Apr 2022) | +16% over under a year |
| 9, St James Way | £679,995 (Oct 2017) → £740,000 (Nov 2021) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 7, St James Way | £469,995 (Sep 2017) → £500,000 (Jul 2021) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 33, St James Way | £665,000 (Oct 2017) → £625,000 (Dec 2020) | -6% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near St James Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Academy 194 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College 1,422 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School 271 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Westfield Primary School 298 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Bedford Modern School 1,219 pupils | Other independent school | 7–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy 446 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Bromham CofE Primary School 496 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 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
- Bedford station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Bedford St Johns station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 3.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Deep Spinney (opp, Bromham Road) 3 min walk
- Deep Spinney (adj, Bromham Road) 3 min walk
- Dragonfly Crescent (Adjacent) 3 min walk
- Dragonfly Crescent (Opposite) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queens Park Health Centre
23C Carlisle Road, Queen's Park, Bedford · 1.0 mi - Linden Road Surgery
13 Linden Road, Bedford · 1.1 mi - Ashburnham Road Surgery
8 Ashburnham Road, Bedford · 1.3 mi - Priory Medical Centre
48 The Glebe, Clapham, Bedford · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Fairfield Park · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Bedford · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Clapham High St Express · 1.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Bromham Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Herbert And Herbert · 1.2 mi
- The Village Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Queens Park Health Centre · 1.0 mi
- The Dental Practice (136 Bromham Road) · 1.1 mi
- Shakespeare Clinic · 1.1 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 926 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,356 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 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 St James Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.7% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.7% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 30.1% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 17.7% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 54.9% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 10.4% |
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 16.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 0.6% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.6% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.3% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 17.6% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 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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