Area Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MK45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK45 postcode area.

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Population

49,371

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,029 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10
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4/10
workEmployment
10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

MK45 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 76% 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 £391k. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

home £391,042 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK45 is a postcode district in Central Bedfordshire, East of England, covering 1258 active and 439 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK45 (21%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (16%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK45 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK45 are around £391k, down 4.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK45 at 138 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 MK45 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2368
Anti-social behaviour1353
Vehicle crime624
Criminal damage and arson494
Public order490

school Local Schools

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Cotton End Forest School

Requires Improvement330 pupils
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils
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Haynes Lower School

Outstanding138 pupils
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Houghton Conquest Lower School

Good143 pupils
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Maulden Lower School

Good164 pupils
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Wilstead Primary School

Good196 pupils
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Russell Lower School

Good439 pupils
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The White Hart
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

37 nearby
  • Briar Social Club Ltd
  • The Royal Oak
  • The Star & Garter
  • The Stone Jug
  • The Swan
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Costa Coffee
  • Donatello's
  • Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd
  • English Heritage Tea Room
  • ESKAbar’s Chill Grill Ltd
  • + 55 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Ampthill Fish Bar
  • Barton Fish & Chips
  • Best Kebabs
  • Brookes Fish & Chips
  • Cakestand & Crumb
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Tracey Hollywell
  • Slimming World Franchise
  • Wilstead Pharmacy
  • Wilstead Post Office
  • Khindas Retail Ltd
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-operative Group
  • Tesco
  • Waitrose