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Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Marston Moretaine

A snapshot of life in Marston Moretaine, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Marston Moretaine is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 6,032. The average house price is £357,190 and the overall crime rate is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Marston Moretaine ranks

Population

6,032

Avg House Price

£357,190

Crime Rate

48.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

325 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,685.3

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Marston Moretaine's detached homes (£476,982) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£215,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Marston Moretaine prices have risen 9% over the last 9 years (£327,234 → £357,190).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£476,982	£463,750	28
Semi-Detached	£338,065	£330,000	31
Terraced	£284,167	£274,500	32
Flat	£215,667	£210,000	3

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Marston Moretaine is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Marston Moretaine: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Marston Moreteyne VC School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Marston Moretaine averages 325 Mbps — 225% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Marston Moretaine homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 73% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.4
% Rated C or Above	73%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,067

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,032
Median Age	41
Median Household Income	£34,685.3
Employment Rate	63%
Owner Occupied	62.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Marston Moretaine?

The average house price in Marston Moretaine is £357,190 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Marston Moretaine?

The most affordable entry point in Marston Moretaine is a flat, with an average price of £215,667.

Is Marston Moretaine a safe place to live?

Marston Moretaine has a recorded crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Marston Moretaine?

Marston Moretaine has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Marston Moretaine?

Average broadband download speeds in Marston Moretaine are around 325 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 90.2% of premises.

How big is Marston Moretaine?

Marston Moretaine is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 6,032.

Most compared with

How does Marston Moretaine stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Marston Moretaine

House price: £717,486 · £357,190
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 3.4 mi

Arlesey

Marston Moretaine

House price: £476,109 · £357,190
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 12.6 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Marston Moretaine

House price: £425,505 · £357,190
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 8.5 mi

Bedford

Marston Moretaine

House price: £432,760 · £357,190
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.6
Distance: 6.3 mi

Biggleswade

Marston Moretaine

House price: £399,954 · £357,190
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.6
Distance: 12.5 mi

Bletchley

Marston Moretaine

House price: £321,464 · £357,190
Crime rate: 87.3 · 48.6
Distance: 9.1 mi

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