Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

PARK ROAD, MK44 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, MK44 1BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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 1BB 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

MK44 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.

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

MK44 1BB is a safe, established residential area on Park Road, 0.2km from Melchbourne in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Sharnbrook ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK44 1BB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: Average house prices are around £370k, down 22.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1BB 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 1BB. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 300,000

4 sales · Mean £ 306,250

Semi-Detached

£ 461,500

2 sales · Mean £ 461,500

Detached

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

MK44 1BB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Boworth Services0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough12.8 km
  • Bedford Station15.9 km
  • Bedford16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Knotting Road0.2 km
  • Knotting Road0.2 km