Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Bedfordshire, England
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Bedfordshire, England
The property market in the MK42 7DX postcode area had 3 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £243333. Across the MK4 area, there were 3692 properties sold in 2021, with an average value of £420124.
Property market | £359,195 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (16.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 96.7mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 354 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 198 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Bedford level) | |
Community | Median age is 40.5 | Happiness is Below Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bedford) | |
Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (47 mins) - London Bridge (61 mins) - East Croydon (75 mins) - Cannon Street (80 mins) - Charing Cross (85 mins) - Euston (87 mins) | |
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£359,195 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (16.7 miles) | |
96.7mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 40.5 | Happiness is Below Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 354 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions198 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Bedford level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bedford) | |
- London St Pancras (47 mins) - London Bridge (61 mins) - East Croydon (75 mins) - Cannon Street (80 mins) - Charing Cross (85 mins) - Euston (87 mins) |
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Places to live if you commute to Waterloo UK towns & villages recommended by us Top locations by % of residents in high income jobsThe property market in The Hoo has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. On average, a detached house costs £598,297, which is up 2.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £359,195, a terraced house £277,662 and a flat £181,865. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you £768 per month. Property prices in The Hoo are similar to the average property prices across Bedfordshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in The Hoo, prices have increased, while prices decreased across the Bedfordshire region.
Property data is based on Bedford level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£)
Example House Purchases (2023)
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see view data on that specific area of The Hoo, or click here to view the longer list of property transactions in MK42 7DX.
Address | Value | Sell Date |
7, Galloway Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7DX | £290,000 | 01/26/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
7, Galloway Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7DX | £290,000 | 01/26/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
7, Galloway Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7DX | £290,000 | 01/26/2023 |
Address | Value | Sell Date |
7, Galloway Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7DX | £290,000 | 01/26/2023 |
Train Station | Distance from The Hoo | Commute optionsClick to view route details |
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Kempston Hardwick A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +8% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 179 mins - Thameslink) View details |
Stewartby A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +18% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 156 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details |
Bedford A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (66 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (78 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (100 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Southeastern) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 96 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southern) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Highbury & Islington (2 change(s) - 110 mins - London Overground) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (2 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (159 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (2 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 170 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details |
Lidlington A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -27% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 166 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 172 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details |
The Hoo has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St John's School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Ridgeway School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
St John's School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Bedford Road Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Camestone School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Balliol Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Wootton Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Great Denham Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Daubeney Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Grange Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | No |
Kempston Challenger Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Springfield Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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St John's School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Kempston Rural Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (4/23/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Kempston | |
Balliol Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/13/2022) | 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
Wootton Lower School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/4/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Ridgeway School | Primary & Secondary Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/8/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Great Denham Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/7/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Daubeney Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/6/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Grange Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/5/2022) | 15 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
Kempston Challenger Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (9/13/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
Springfield Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2022) | 53 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
Camestone School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2017) | 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
Bedford Road Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (5/5/2022) | 32 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
School | Type |
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St John's School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) |
Kempston Rural Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (4/23/2010) |
Balliol Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/13/2022) 24 submissions 96.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Wootton Lower School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/4/2013) |
Ridgeway School Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/8/2012) |
Great Denham Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/7/2017) |
Daubeney Academy Ofsted report | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/6/2016) |
Grange Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/5/2022) 15 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Kempston Challenger Academy Ofsted report | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/13/2018) |
Springfield Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2022) 53 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Camestone School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2017) 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Bedford Road Primary School Ofsted report | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (5/5/2022) 32 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
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Average speed | 96.7 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.0% |
MK42 7DX | UK Average | |
% of premises with 0 to 2 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 2 to 5 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 5 to 10 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 10 to 30 Mbps download speed | 0.0% | |
% of premises with 30 to 300Mbps download speed | 0.0% | 34% (96% have access to at least 30Mbps) |
% of premises with greater than 300Mbps download speed | 100.0% | 62% |
The Hoo has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Lidl Ridge Road Kempston Bedford, Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local, Sainsburys Kempston, Sainsburys Wootton Folkes Road Local, Tesco Kempston Bedford Road Express. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Half Moon, King William IV, Royal Oak, The Duke Inn. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Blue Ginger, Brewers Fayre, Caprinos Pizza, Diya Royal, KFC, Krumbs, Maypole Farm, Rumbles Fish Bar Wootton, The Pantry, Tiger Lily Chinese Takeaway. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe Mar-Chelles, Carmichael's Coffee, Costa Coffee. MK42 7DX has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
Relative to the UK as a whole, Bedfordshire has an average crime rate (74 crimes reported per thousand people). The Hoo has a consistent crime rate as this, with 88 crimes reported per thousand people. Source: ONS
Crimes per 1k population
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