Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MELCHBOURNE PARK, MK44 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELCHBOURNE PARK, MK44 1BD.

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 1BD 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 1BD combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£642k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £642k 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 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Melchbourne Park, 0.5km from Melchbourne in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Sharnbrook ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK44 1BD 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £642k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1BD 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 1BD. 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

Detached

£ 722,500

4 sales · Mean £ 720,000

Flat

£ 455,000

2 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

MK44 1BD 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 Services0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough13.0 km
  • Bedford Station15.6 km
  • Bedford15.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Knotting Road0.5 km
  • Knotting Road0.5 km