MK44 1DR is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 1.4km from Top End in Riseley (Bedford). Administratively it sits within Riseley ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, MK44 1DR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 95% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k, down 32.5% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00088551 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, MK44 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, MK44 1DR.
288
50
£ 55,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK44 1DR 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.
Area Character
MK44 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK44 1DR. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 502,500
10 sales · Mean £ 525,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
MK44 1DR has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Riseley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Giddy Goat0.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox & Hounds0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford13.5 km
- Bedford Station13.5 km
- Bedford St Johns14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bowers Lane0.1 km
- Bowers Lane0.1 km
- Margaret Beaufort School0.2 km
- Margaret Beaufort School0.2 km
- Keysoe Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: MK441DR · Data under Open Government Licence