Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

ABBIS CLOSE, MK45 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBIS CLOSE, MK45 1AF.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK45 1AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 68% 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

MK45 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Abbis Close, 0.6km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK45, MK45 1AF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 MK45 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00087908 (shared with 16 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 MK45 1AF. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

MK45 1AF has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other theft7
Vehicle crime7
Public order6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.4 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.5 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Budgen's0.8 km
  • Shell Waitrose Flitwick1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Blackbirds0.4 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.7 km
  • The Swan0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.8 km
  • Indian Lodge0.5 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.7 km
  • Felicity's Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Best Kebabs0.5 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.7 km
  • Harlington5.1 km
  • Lidlington5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bluebell Close0.1 km
  • Bluebell Close0.1 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Campion Way0.4 km