Is MK43 8NR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

26 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of MK43 8NR. Most common: Anti-social behaviour.

Anti-social behaviour
9
Violence & sexual offences
9
Public order
3
Criminal damage & arson
2
Burglary
1
Drugs
1
Vehicle crime
1

House prices

£333,824

Average price in Bedford (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 3.9% year on year.

Terraced
£279,834
Semi-detached
£351,158
Detached
£567,193
Flat / maisonette
£160,624

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for MK43 8NR specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near MK43 8NR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near MK43 8NR on Check Food Hygiene

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