Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

STANBROOK WAY, MK44 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANBROOK WAY, MK44 1AX.

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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 1AX 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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK44 1AX combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£744k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £744k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

MK44 1AX is a safe, established residential area on Stanbrook Way, 0.6km from Yelden in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Sharnbrook ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK44 1AX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £744k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1AX 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 1AX. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 642,000

4 sales · Mean £ 674,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

MK44 1AX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough10.8 km
  • Bedford Station17.8 km
  • Bedford18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Trailly Close0.3 km
  • Spring Lane0.4 km