MK44 postcode: what it's like to live there
The MK44 district covers Great Barford, Sharnbrook, Clapham (Bedford). House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£444k
England £300k
Recorded crime
58
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.3 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£43,723
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
66%
of homes
Council tax
£2,753
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
20 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in MK44
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£585k
Semi-detached
£345k
Terraced
£284k
Flat
£192k
Primary schools in MK44
- Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy · MK44 3HZ · Good (2022) · Bottom 2% in England
- John Donne Church of England Primary School · MK44 3NL · Requires improvement (2023) · Bottom 9% in England
- Kymbrook Primary School · MK44 2HH · Remains Good (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Milton Ernest CofE Primary School · MK44 1RF · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 42% in England
- Moggerhanger Primary School · MK44 3RD · Remains Good (Concerns) (2024) · Bottom 15% in England
- Ravensden CofE Primary Academy · MK44 2RW · Good (2023) · Bottom 16% in England
- Riseley CofE Primary School · MK44 1DR · Good (2024) · Bottom 18% in England
- Roxton Church of England Academy · MK44 3DR · Good (2023) · Bottom 8% in England
- Sharnbrook Primary · MK44 1PF · Good (2024) · Top 20% in England
- Sheerhatch Primary School · MK44 3TH · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 9% in England
- Thurleigh Primary School · MK44 2DB · Good (2024) · Top 36% in England
- Wilden CofE VA Primary School · MK44 2PB · Good (2024)
Secondary schools in MK44
- Sharnbrook Academy · MK44 1JL · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 30% in England
Fee-paying schools in MK44
- Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School · MK44 2PT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in MK44
- Puddleducks Nursery & Pre-School · MK44 2JX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Willingtots Preschool · MK44 3PU · Good (Ofsted)
- Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) · MK44 1LQ
- Inn Farm Private Day Nursery · MK44 1BE · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Kymbrook Pre-school · MK44 2HH · Good (Ofsted)
- The Nest · MK44 1HJ
- Harper's Nursery School Ltd · MK44 3NX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in MK44
- Great Barford Surgery · MK44 3HX
- Sharnbrook Surgery · MK44 1PZ
- Bedoc Healthcare · MK44 3WJ
Neighbourhoods in MK44
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of MK44 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyboston, Great Barford & Cople | 42% | £466k | Low | 23 min |
| Riseley & Sharnbrook | 32% | £426k | Very low | 18 min |
| Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh | 12% | £328k | Low | 13 min |
| Blunham, Caldecote & Broom | 8% | £444k | Average | 24 min |
| Wilstead & Shortstown | 3% | £350k | Average | 10 min |
| Kingsbrook | 2% | £278k | Very high | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the MK44 postcode?
MK44 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Great Barford, Sharnbrook, Clapham (Bedford), with 668 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in MK44?
The typical home price across MK44's neighbourhoods is £444k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in MK44?
12 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a MK44 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.