MK43 0AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Wharley End in Central Bedfordshire. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK43 0AJ has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for MK43 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00177090 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK43 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK43 0AJ.
235
34
£ 56,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
MK43 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK43 0AJ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK43 0AJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Holywell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Welcome Co-operative0.3 km
- Essar Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cranfield Students' Association0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brogborough Board Sailing Club0.4 km
- Mitchell Hall0.4 km
- Cranberries0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cranfield Conference Centre Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ridgmont5.7 km
- Lidlington5.8 km
- Aspley Guise6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cranfield University Main Gate0.4 km
- Cranfield University Main Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK430AJ · Data under Open Government Licence