Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MELCHBOURNE ROAD, MK44 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELCHBOURNE ROAD, MK44 1BY.

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

386

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

MK44 1BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

MK44 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Melchbourne Road in Riseley (Bedford). Administratively it sits within Riseley ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK44, MK44 1BY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK44 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00088549 (shared with 23 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 1BY. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough14.9 km
  • Bedford15.1 km
  • Bedford Station15.1 km