Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

PARTRIDGE PIECE, MK43 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARTRIDGE PIECE, MK43 0BL.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK43 0BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

MK43 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £322k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK43 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Partridge Piece, 0.3km from Broad Green in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK43, MK43 0BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 23.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK43 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00087848 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK43 0BL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 287,497

16 sales · Mean £ 297,249

Terraced

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 283,750

Detached

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK43 0BL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Holywell School

Good730 pupils1.1 km
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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Golden House1.0 km
  • Mr Fish1.0 km
  • Uncle Lim0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cranfield United Football Club0.5 km
  • The Cross Keys1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington4.7 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.0 km
  • Stewartby5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Crane Way0.3 km
  • Crane Way0.3 km
  • Vale Court0.3 km
  • Vale Court0.3 km
  • Hillcrest0.3 km