Barrow Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK45 3PE.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Barrow Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £400,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £402,111. Average sale prices rose from £370,818 in 2021 to £400,000 in 2026 (+8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 4% below the Bedford average of £418,593 over the same period. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 69% detached, 31% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Barrow Lane range from £300,000 to £485,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 176 streets in Bedford with at least two sales in the last year, Barrow Lane ranks 82nd for average price.
House prices on Barrow Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all MK45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £402,111 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £315,000 | 7 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Barrow Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 7 Jul 2026 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 12 Jun 2026 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 28 Jun 2021 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 25 Jun 2021 | £384,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 21 Jun 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 17 Jun 2021 | £390,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 8 Jun 2021 | £420,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 4 Jun 2021 | £380,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 27 May 2021 | £310,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 25 May 2021 | £485,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 21 May 2021 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 19 May 2021 | £305,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Barrow Lane MK45 3PE | 12 May 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Barrow Lane | £300,000 (May 2021) → £340,000 (Jul 2026) | +13% over 5 yrs |
| 16, Barrow Lane | £415,000 (May 2021) → £460,000 (Jun 2026) | +11% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Barrow Lane
Crime
58 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barrow Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barrow Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- River Great Ouse from Sharnbrook to Roxton 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 Barrow Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Wixams Tree Primary Academy 559 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Wixams Academy 903 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lakeview School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Houghton Conquest Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wilstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Marston Vale Middle School 563 pupils | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College 749 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 2.0 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
- Kempston Hardwick station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Stewartby station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk
- Millbrook (Beds) station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Straw Lane (adj) 4 min walk
- Straw Lane (opp) 4 min walk
- Juniper Drive (adj, Ampthill Road) 7 min walk
- Juniper Drive (opp, Ampthill Road) 8 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Vale Medical Practice
Wootton Vale Hlth Liv Ctr, Fields Road, Wootton, Bedford · 2.2 mi - King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 2.7 mi - Marston Forest Healthcare
59 Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Wixams · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Stewartby · 1.4 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Bedford BP · 1.7 mi
- Cook Cook Bedford · 1.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Wilstead Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Wootton Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
- Boots · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- U H P The Dental Practice · 2.7 mi
- Kempston Dental Practice · 2.7 mi
- Mobile Dental Unit (north) · 2.8 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 6 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 619 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,505 |
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 | 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 Barrow Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 90.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.8% | 3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 38.7% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.4% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.8% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.6% | 14.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 15% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 35.6% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.5% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 11.3% |
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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