Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

TYTHE CLOSE, MK44 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYTHE CLOSE, MK44 1DB.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK44 1DB 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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8/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

MK44 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £240k, 82% 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 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Tythe Close, 0.1km from Coffle End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Sharnbrook ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK44, MK44 1DB offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00088565 (shared with 13 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 1DB. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,666

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK44 1DB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Sharnbrook Primary

Requires Improvement235 pupils0.6 km
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Sharnbrook Academy

Requires Improvement1806 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • J Hurley & Sons0.7 km
  • Sharnbrook News0.6 km
  • Northern Star Cupcakes0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Mill House Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Swan With Two Nicks0.6 km
  • Mill Theatre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Fordham Arms0.1 km
  • Ready Steady Roll0.8 km
  • The Spice Tree0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station10.5 km
  • Bedford11.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fordham Arms0.1 km
  • The Fordham Arms0.1 km
  • Fordham Arms0.1 km
  • Mill Road0.3 km
  • Mill Road0.5 km