Woodpecker Close, Great Barford, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK44 3BG.
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At a glance
23 property sales on Woodpecker Close, Great Barford, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £399,250. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £484,056. Average sale prices rose from £364,333 in 2016 to £388,500 in 2026 (+7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 4% above the Bedford average of £384,461 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 39% detached, 30% terraced, 30% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Woodpecker Close range from £66,000 to £701,000. 88% of homes sold here were freehold and 13% leasehold. Of 349 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Woodpecker Close ranks 120th for average price.
House prices on Woodpecker Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK44 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 88% freehold and 13% leasehold across 24 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £484,056 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Terraced | 7 | £229,857 | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 7 | £393,714 | 18 Jun 2026 |
Sold prices on Woodpecker Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 17 Jul 2026 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 18 Jun 2026 | £407,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 14 Nov 2025 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 31, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 10 Nov 2025 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 6 Nov 2025 | £415,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 28 Feb 2025 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 28 Mar 2024 | £132,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 16 Jun 2023 | £701,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 16 Dec 2022 | £412,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 26 Aug 2022 | £690,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 28 Jun 2022 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 23 Dec 2021 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 40, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 19 Mar 2021 | £278,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 17 Mar 2021 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 49, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 10 Jul 2020 | £66,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 25 Mar 2020 | £328,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 50, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 28 Jun 2019 | £104,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 20, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 6 Nov 2017 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 40, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 11 Aug 2017 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 11 Jul 2017 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 23 Jan 2017 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 22 Jul 2016 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 15 Jul 2016 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Woodpecker Close MK44 3BG | 12 May 2016 | £433,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28, Woodpecker Close | £328,500 (Mar 2020) → £370,000 (Jul 2026) | +13% over 6 yrs |
| 41, Woodpecker Close | £325,000 (Jul 2016) → £412,000 (Dec 2022) | +27% over 6 yrs |
| 40, Woodpecker Close | £245,000 (Aug 2017) → £278,000 (Mar 2021) | +13% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Woodpecker Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| John Donne Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| Moggerhanger Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Roxton Church of England Academy 70 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Sheerhatch Primary School 129 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.7 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
- Sandy station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Biggleswade station 6.0 mi · 2 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- College Farm (o/s, High Street) 2 min walk
- College Farm (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- All Saints Church (opp, High Street) 3 min walk
- All Saints Church (o/s, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Great Barford Surgery
26 Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford · 0.3 mi - Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft, Sandy · 3.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Sandy · 2.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Sandy Express Petrol · 2.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sandy · 3.0 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sandy 6 Market Square · 3.0 mi
Dentists
- Cloves Dental Practice · 2.9 mi
- Dental Practice · 3.0 mi
- Sandy Health Centre · 3.0 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 939 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,249 |
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 Woodpecker Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.9% | 75.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3% | 4.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 12.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 1.8% |
Religion
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 54.4% | 47.6% |
| No religion | 38.4% | 34.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 2.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 78.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.1% | 21.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.5% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 48.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 43.4% | 30.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.1% | 40.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 15.9% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 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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