Buntings Close, Blunham, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK44 3FE.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Buntings Close, Blunham, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £495,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £482,722. Average sale prices rose from £426,421 in 2019 to £530,250 in 2025 (+24%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 79% detached, 21% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Buntings Close range from £365,000 to £585,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Buntings Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Buntings Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK44 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £482,722 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £410,167 | 12 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Buntings Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 12 Nov 2025 | £495,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 28 Mar 2025 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 25 Nov 2020 | £465,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 25 Nov 2020 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 30 Oct 2020 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 17 Jul 2020 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 24 Jan 2020 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 19 Dec 2019 | £455,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 19 Dec 2019 | £370,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 18 Dec 2019 | £365,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 16 Dec 2019 | £520,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 18 Oct 2019 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 27 Sep 2019 | £454,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Buntings Close MK44 3FE | 20 Sep 2019 | £454,950 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Buntings Close | £365,000 (Dec 2019) → £495,500 (Nov 2025) | +36% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Buntings Close | £550,000 (Jul 2020) → £565,000 (Mar 2025) | +3% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Buntings Close
Crime
20 crimes were reported within about a mile of Buntings Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Buntings Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Renhold, Great Barford, Tempsford and Roxton Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Renhold, Great Barford, Tempsford and Roxton Flood warning area
- River Ivel at Blunham and Tempsford Flood warning area
- River Great Ouse in Central Bedfordshire, Beds Borough and Cambridgeshire from Wyboston to Brampton 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 Buntings Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Donne Church of England Primary School 119 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Moggerhanger Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Maple Tree Primary School 241 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Sandy Secondary School 1,259 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Laburnum Primary School 174 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.8 mi |
| Robert Peel Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School 172 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 2.2 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 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Biggleswade station 5.0 mi · 1 hr 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Avenue (adj, Station Road) 3 min walk
- Walnut Close (opp, Barford Road) 4 min walk
- Park View (opp, Station Road) 4 min walk
- Walnut Close (adj, Barford Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Great Barford Surgery
26 Silver Street, Great Barford, Bedford · 1.3 mi - Sandy Health Centre
Northcroft, Sandy · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op FR Sandy · 1.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Sandy Express Petrol · 1.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sandy · 2.0 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Sandy 6 Market Square · 2.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Britannia Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
- Britannia Pharmacy · 2.0 mi
Dentists
- Cloves Dental Practice · 2.0 mi
- Sandy Health Centre · 2.0 mi
- Dental Practice · 2.0 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 798 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,991 |
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 Buntings Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 90.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.7% | 47.9% |
| No religion | 43.2% | 42.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.1% | 33.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 15% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.4% | 14.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Central Bedfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 40.1% | 36.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 31.1% | 38.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 21.2% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 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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- Kennedy & Co 1.9 mi
- Inskip & Davie 2.0 mi
- Lane & Browns 2.0 mi
- Taylors 2.0 mi
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