Widecombe Close, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK40 3BL.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
12 property sales on Widecombe Close, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £305,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £280,583. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 42% detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Widecombe Close range from £227,500 to £450,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Widecombe Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Widecombe Close 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 13 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £280,583 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 5 | £421,000 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £350,000 | 28 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Widecombe Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 12 Feb 2026 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 28 Mar 2025 | £437,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 24 Jan 2025 | £432,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 26 Nov 2024 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 28 Sep 2023 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 8 Sep 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 26 Aug 2022 | £317,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 1 Apr 2021 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 12 Mar 2020 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 29 Nov 2019 | £227,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 17, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 30 Aug 2019 | £228,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 2 May 2018 | £331,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Widecombe Close MK40 3BL | 5 Sep 2016 | £241,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19, Widecombe Close | £241,000 (Sep 2016) → £305,000 (Feb 2026) | +27% over 9 yrs |
Buying on Widecombe Close?
Schools near Widecombe Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 268 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Goldington Academy 958 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Newnham School 624 pupils | All-through | 4–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Hills Academy 442 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hazeldene School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| KWS School 18 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bedford School 994 pupils | Other independent school Church of England | 7–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School 297 pupils | Other independent school | 0–7 | Report | 0.8 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 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Bedford station 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Sidmouth Close (adj, Barnstaple Road) 2 min walk
- Honiton Way (adj, Barnstaple Road) 2 min walk
- Sidmouth Close (opp, Barnstaple Road) 2 min walk
- Honiton Way (opp, Barnstaple Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Goldington Avenue Surgery
85 Goldington Avenue, Bedford · 0.4 mi - Putnoe Medical Centre Partnership
93 Queens Drive, Bedford · 0.5 mi - The De Parys Group
Enhanced Services Centre, Bedford Health Village, Bedford · 0.5 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Newnham Av Bedford BP · 0.4 mi
- Budgens Budgens Bedford · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bedford - Queens Drive · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Bedford Bedford · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Kidmans Surgical Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Well · 0.5 mi
- Goldharts Chemist · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Goldington Road (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Idh Limited · 0.5 mi
- Dental Access Centre · 0.5 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 9 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,744 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Widecombe Close
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Widecombe Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 75.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.7% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 32.6% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.1% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 22.9% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 qualifications | 31.3% | 16.2% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.1% | 34.7% |
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 16.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 35% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.5% | 40.2% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.2% | 30.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.7% | 11% |
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.
Planning and heritage near Widecombe Close
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Widecombe Close
Recent planning applications around Widecombe Close from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Widecombe Close?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in Bedford have moved since.
Council tax here
Bedford Band D is £2,472 a year (Band A £1,648). See every band.
Estate agents near Widecombe Close
- Thomas Charles 0.4 mi
- Thomas Charles 0.4 mi
- Hollands & Smith 0.4 mi
- Urban Luxe Property 0.5 mi
- Goodacres 0.7 mi
Agent locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. More local agents
What's it like living on Widecombe Close?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Widecombe Close
Nearby streets in MK40
- Goldington Road£283k
- Warwick Avenue£285k
- Greenkeepers Road£307k
- Kimbolton Road£706k
- Anglia Way£230k
- Bushmead Avenue£516k
- Bower Street£366k
- Dudley Street£331k
- George Street£364k
- Linden Road£167k
- Shakespeare Road£208k
- Goldington Avenue£135k