Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

BOWERS CLOSE, MK44 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWERS CLOSE, MK44 1DP.

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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 1DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £278k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £278k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 8.7% year-on-year.

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

MK44 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Bowers Close, 1.1km from Top End in Riseley (Bedford). Administratively it sits within Riseley ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK44 1DP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, down 8.7% year-on-year. 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 1DP 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 1DP. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 278,500

5 sales · Mean £ 283,700

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

MK44 1DP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Riseley CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Giddy Goat0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford13.2 km
  • Bedford Station13.2 km
  • Bedford St Johns14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowers Lane0.2 km
  • Bowers Lane0.2 km
  • Keysoe Road0.3 km
  • Keysoe Road0.3 km
  • The Barns0.4 km