The Task, Olney
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK46 4DB.
At a glance
3 property sales on The Task, Olney have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 3 Mar 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £328,500.
House prices on The Task compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Task has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK46 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £328,500 | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £280,000 | 12 Nov 2020 |
Sold prices on The Task
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, The Task MK46 4DB | 3 Mar 2021 | £339,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, The Task MK46 4DB | 12 Nov 2020 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, The Task MK46 4DB | 5 Jun 2017 | £318,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near The Task
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Task 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Task is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Great Ouse at Olney and Newton Blossomville Flood warning area
- River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook 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 The Task
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Middle School 349 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Olney Infant Academy 249 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lavendon School 152 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | 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 and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Holes Lane (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Holes Lane (o/s, High Street) 2 min walk
- Dartmouth Road (opp 38, Dartmouth Road) 3 min walk
- High Street (southbound, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cobbs Garden Surgery
Cobbs Garden, Olney · 0.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 731 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,702 |
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.
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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- High Street£350k
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