Godwin Close Bromham, Bedford
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (MK43), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27300281.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £322,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Bedford costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bedford, about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Bromham Park (12 hectares) is about 430 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 43 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Priory Medical Centre, about 2.9 km away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £322,500 | £305,000 | £340,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £286,250 | £272,500 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £218,475 | £212,000 | £224,950 |
| 2009 | 1 | £239,950 | £239,950 | £239,950 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £124,500 | £124,500 | £124,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £99,225 | £83,500 | £114,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2024 | 10 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 5 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 11 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 2 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 12 MK43 8JJ | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 1 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2011 | 14 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £224,950 | |
| 30 Sep 2011 | 4 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 7 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £239,950 | |
| 21 Aug 2008 | 7 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2006 | 4 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 12 MK43 8JJ | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 7 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £124,500 | |
| 16 Nov 1999 | 3 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £114,950 | |
| 31 Aug 1999 | 4 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £83,500 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 3 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1996 | 8 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1996 | 2 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £67,500 | |
| 19 Jan 1996 | 4 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 3 MK43 8JJ | Detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (11). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Bedford in 2026-27: Band D £2,472 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,648 | £1,922 | £2,197 | £2,472 | £3,021 | £3,570 | £4,120 | £4,943 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 1,260 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 38 m and 43 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK43 8JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| MK43 8JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bedford 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Bedford St Johns 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km | |
| Kempston Hardwick 9,780 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 27 within 800 m; nearest The Library Bromham | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bedford | 4.2 km |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 32.3 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Priory Medical Centre | 2.9 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Bromham Pharmacy | 600 m |
| NHS dentists | Munro Hall Clinic | 2.4 km |
| Hospital | Bedford Hospital | 4.6 km |
| Police station | Kempston Police | 4.0 km |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Bromham Park 12 ha | 430 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 410 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 480 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 2.3 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bromham Bridge, a scheduled monument, 680 m east. 18 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bromham Bridge | Scheduled monument | 680 m east |
| Parish Church of St Owen | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m north-east |
| Oakley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km north |
| Garden at Three Gables | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowels Wood | Wood | 570 m north-west |
| Thistley Green | Wood | 750 m south |
| Molliver's Wood | Wood | 780 m north |
| Apple Island | Island | 1.1 km east |
| Mushroom Hill | Hill | 1.7 km north |
| Bromham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromham CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| St James' CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Drive Store MK43 8QA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 2 Feb 2016 |
| Bromham Service Station Shop MK43 8PT | Retailers - other | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Apr 2025 |
| HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School MK43 8NR | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Junior Adventures Group @ Bromham CofE Primary MK43 MK43 8NR | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The Prince of wales MK43 8PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Swan Inn MK43 8LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Subway MK43 8PU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Welcome co-op MK43 8PU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Neville Crescent (6); On or near Grange Lane (4); On or near Godwin Way (3); On or near Randalls Close (2); On or near Brook Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Godwin Way · Rosemary Drive · Webbs Close · Randalls Close · Neville Close · Trevor Drive · Neville Crescent · Ley Side · Grange Lane · Brook Way · Village Road · Berry Drive
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.