MK43 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Maltings Close, 0.2km from Cranfield 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 0BY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 19.9% 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00087856 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALTINGS CLOSE, MK43 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTINGS CLOSE, MK43 0BY.
392
40
£ 56,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK43 0BY 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.
Area Character
MK43 0BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £327k, 79% 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 down 19.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK43 0BY. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 337,500
4 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Terraced
£ 245,000
2 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK43 0BY has low crime rates — 18 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
Cranfield Church of England Academy
Holywell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Cross Keys0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Blue Indiya0.6 km
- Fill Your Cup0.3 km
- Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cranfield Spice0.2 km
- Mr Fish0.6 km
- The Golden House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lidlington4.7 km
- Ridgmont4.8 km
- Aspley Guise5.6 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Townsend Close0.4 km
- Townsend Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK430BY · Data under Open Government Licence