MK17 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, South East, covering 820 active and 159 retired postcodes.
The largest share of MK17 (25%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (24%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in MK17 are around £411k, down 17.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK17 at 229 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
MK17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK17 postcode area.
20,590
41
£ 51,838 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
MK17 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £411k. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Aspley Guise Village School
Swallowfield Primary
Woburn Lower School
Drayton Parslow Village School
Whaddon CofE School
High Ash Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Newton Longville Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Fir Tree Inn
- Moore Place Hotel
- The Bell Hotel & Inn
- The Station Tavern
- The White House
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd
- Eversholt Cricket Club
- Flying Fox
- Longs Inn
- The Anchor
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- H&M Logistic Centre (Talkington Bates)
- KFC
- McDonalds Restaurant
- Deep Blue Restaurant
- Flaxbourne Events
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Larder Cafe
- Flootes
- Foodie Cottage
- Woburn Safari Park - Catering outlets
- Chui Yuen
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Hill Farm Finest
- Woburn Village Stores
- Deli Delivered Ltd
- P J Pollard & Son
- Aubergine Fine Foods
- + 13 more
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