Area Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MK43 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK43 postcode area.

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Population

42,623

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,214 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK43 spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £421k. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

home £421,912 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK43 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, covering 1107 active and 246 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK43 (22%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (17%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK43 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK43 are around £421k, up 10.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK43 at 124 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 MK43 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian5.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1873
Anti-social behaviour986
Criminal damage and arson445
Vehicle crime437
Public order384

school Local Schools

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Pinchmill Primary School

Good91 pupils
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Husborne Crawley Lower School

Good46 pupils
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Thomas Johnson Lower School

Good104 pupils
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Shelton Lower School

Good0 pupils
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Ridgmont Lower School

Good38 pupils
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Broadmead Lower School

Requires Improvement178 pupils
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Turvey Primary School

Good83 pupils
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Wootton Lower School

Good590 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • P E Burley Butchers
  • McKenzie/Obrien Butchers
  • Central Stores
  • Harry Brown Butchers
  • J C Brown (Stagsden) Ltd Butchers Shop
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Monastery of Christ Our Saviour
  • The Garden Rooms
  • Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd
  • Firs Guest House/Cafe/Store
  • The Granary
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bedfordshire Golf Club
  • Fox & Duck
  • Fox Inn
  • Oakley Sports and Social Club
  • Pavenham Park Golf Club
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • The Bakehouse
  • Gee Gee Catering
  • Marston Beans Ltd
  • Baxter Storey
  • Baxter Storey - Nissan
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Budgens
  • Co-operative
  • Tesco
  • Co-operative Group
  • Marston KSP Convenience Store
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Cafe Conway
  • Cranfield Spice
  • Marston Kebab
  • Marston Mega Fish & Chips
  • Mr Fish
  • + 8 more