Arthur Street, Ampthill, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK45 2QQ, MK45 2QG.
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At a glance
35 property sales on Arthur Street, Ampthill, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £427,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £311,406. Average sale prices rose from £376,500 in 2016 to £440,000 in 2026 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 8 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 46% terraced, 37% semi-detached, 17% detached. Recorded sale prices on Arthur Street range from £210,000 to £1,120,000. 95% of homes sold here were freehold and 5% leasehold. Of 176 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Arthur Street ranks 63rd for average price.
House prices on Arthur Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK45 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 95% freehold and 5% leasehold across 42 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 16 | £311,406 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 13 | £467,615 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Detached | 6 | £699,167 | 18 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Arthur Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napier Villa, 40, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 17 Jul 2026 | £525,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 12 Feb 2026 | £355,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Arthur Court, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 19 Dec 2025 | £225,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 55, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 18 Dec 2025 | £402,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Arthur Court, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 25 Jun 2025 | £255,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 16, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 11 Apr 2025 | £725,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 24 Sep 2024 | £396,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 1 Aug 2024 | £675,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 26 Apr 2024 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 26 Mar 2024 | £357,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4A, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 8 Mar 2024 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 18 Aug 2023 | £750,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 2 Aug 2023 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 24 Jul 2023 | £1,120,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 20 Jul 2023 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 9 Nov 2022 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 28 Aug 2022 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 13 May 2022 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 3 Feb 2022 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 15 Oct 2021 | £328,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 29 Sep 2021 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 17 Sep 2021 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 25 Feb 2021 | £860,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 19 Feb 2021 | £350,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 19 Jan 2021 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 20 Nov 2020 | £500,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 14 Aug 2020 | £275,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 17 Jul 2020 | £680,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 30 Jan 2020 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Arthur Court, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 16 Apr 2019 | £30,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 63, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 4 Jan 2019 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 18 Oct 2018 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 61, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 31 May 2018 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 27 Apr 2018 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 22 Jan 2018 | £244,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 27 Oct 2017 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 26 Sep 2017 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Arthur Street MK45 2QG | 15 Sep 2017 | £360,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 1 Sep 2017 | £329,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 21 Apr 2017 | £518,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 30 Nov 2016 | £253,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Arthur Street MK45 2QQ | 9 Jun 2016 | £500,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 57, Arthur Street | £328,000 (Oct 2021) → £355,000 (Feb 2026) | +8% over 4 yrs |
| 55, Arthur Street | £253,000 (Nov 2016) → £350,000 (Feb 2021) → £402,500 (Dec 2025) | +59% over 9 yrs |
| 16, Arthur Street | £500,000 (Nov 2020) → £725,000 (Apr 2025) | +45% over 4 yrs |
| 15, Arthur Street | £365,000 (Sep 2017) → £375,000 (Jan 2020) → £420,000 (Aug 2023) | +15% over 6 yrs |
| 11, Arthur Street | £400,000 (Sep 2021) → £385,000 (Jul 2023) | -4% over 2 yrs |
| 63, Arthur Street | £260,000 (Jan 2019) → £305,000 (Nov 2022) | +17% over 4 yrs |
| 42, Arthur Street | £275,000 (Aug 2020) → £325,000 (Feb 2022) | +18% over 1 yr |
| 19, Arthur Street | £244,000 (Jan 2018) → £285,000 (Sep 2021) | +17% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Arthur Street
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Arthur Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Arthur Street is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire 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 Arthur Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Lower School 437 pupils | Primary | 5–9 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Alameda Middle School 720 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Firs Lower School 350 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College 1,657 pupils | Secondary | 13–18 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Maulden Lower School 166 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Templefield Lower School 290 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Kingsmoor Lower School 167 pupils | Primary | 2–9 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Woodland Middle School Academy 645 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 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
- Flitwick station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Millbrook (Beds) station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Lidlington station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Arthur Street (adj, Oliver Street) 1 min walk
- Arthur Street (opp, Oliver Street) 1 min walk
- Houghton Close (opp, Oliver Street) 2 min walk
- Houghton Close (adj, Oliver Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Greensand Surgery (Ampthill)
The Health Centre, 57 Oliver Street, Bedford · 0.1 mi - Houghton Close Surgery
1 Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedford · 0.1 mi - Flitwick Surgery
Highlands, Flitwick, Bedford · 1.6 mi - Marston Forest Healthcare
59 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford · 3.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Ampthill Church Street · 0.3 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Ampthill · 0.4 mi
- Little Waitrose Shell Little Waitrose Shell Flitwick · 0.9 mi
- Aldi Aldi Ampthill Road · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- W Cheeseman & Son Ltd · 0.3 mi
- The Highlands Pharmacy Ltd · 1.6 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Saxby Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.3 mi
- Flitwick Clinic · 1.6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 790 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,843 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 95% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 95% | 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 | 79% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Central Bedfordshire 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 Arthur Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 46.1% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.9% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 34.5% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.1% | 38.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38% | 36.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.8% | 11.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 13.8% |
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 Central Bedfordshire.
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