MK43 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Hotch Croft, 0.4km from Broad Green in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, MK43 0BN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 £320k, up 6.5% 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00087849 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOTCH CROFT, MK43 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTCH CROFT, MK43 0BN.
284
40
£ 56,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK43 0BN 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.
Area Character
MK43 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 88% 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 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK43 0BN. The average age is 39.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK43 0BN 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.
school Local Schools
Holywell School
Cranfield Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- The Golden House1.0 km
- Mr Fish1.0 km
- Uncle Lim0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cranfield United Football Club0.6 km
- The Cross Keys1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Blue Indiya0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lidlington4.7 km
- Millbrook (Bedfordshire)4.9 km
- Stewartby5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Vale Court0.2 km
- Vale Court0.2 km
- Crane Way0.3 km
- Crane Way0.3 km
- Hillcrest0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK430BN · Data under Open Government Licence