Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HIGH TOP BARNS, MK44 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TOP BARNS, MK44 1BP.

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 1BP 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 1BP combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£512k 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 up 5.0% year-on-year.

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

MK44 1BP is a safe, established residential area on High Top Barns, 0.0km 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 1BP 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £512k, up 5.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1BP 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 1BP. 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

£ 502,500

2 sales · Mean £ 502,500

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

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

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • J Adams Fresh Fish0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough11.0 km
  • Bedford Station17.2 km
  • Bedford17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Spring Lane0.2 km
  • Trailly Close0.4 km