Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

SPRING LANE, MK44 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING LANE, MK44 1AT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

387

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK44 1AT 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.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK44 1AT combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£505k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

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

MK44 1AT is a safe, established residential area on Spring Lane, 0.3km from Yelden in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Sharnbrook ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK44, MK44 1AT offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, down 15.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00088562 (shared with 27 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 MK44 1AT. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 582,500

7 sales · Mean £ 566,071

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

MK44 1AT has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough10.9 km
  • Bedford Station17.5 km
  • Bedford17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Trailly Close0.1 km
  • Spring Lane0.1 km