MK44 is a postcode district in Bedford, East of England, covering 656 active and 206 retired postcodes.
The largest share of MK44 (39%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK44 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in MK44 are around £384k, down 17.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK44 at 213 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 42 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 MK44 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
MK44 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK44 postcode area.
16,427
42
£ 48,840 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
MK44 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 77% 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 £384k. Property prices are trending down 17.8% 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
Sheerhatch Primary School
Moggerhanger Primary School
Thurleigh Primary School
Kymbrook Primary School
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School
John Donne Church of England Primary School
Riseley CofE Primary School
Wilden CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)
- Church Farm House
- Gravel Pit at the Waterfront Hotel
- Mill House Hotel
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Real Bedford FC
- Kings Arms
- Mill Theatre
- Royal Oak
- Sporting Targets Ltd
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Black Cat Farm Shop
- Sharnbrook News
- Shell Fortune
- Souldrop Service Station (Shop)
- Southall Butchers
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- 1 Life
- Baxter Storey at Autoglass
- Blossom Cafe
- Fordham Arms
- Golden Cross Restaurant
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Blunham Pizza
- Docklands Fresh Grimsby Fish
- Greggs
- Greggs
- Katmandu Kitchen
- + 1 more
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