Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 1AY.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1AY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK45 1AY combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£415k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Ampthill Road, 0.5km 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 1AY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00087873 (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 MK45 1AY. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
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

Detached

£ 406,250

10 sales · Mean £ 417,850

Terraced

£ 267,500

3 sales · Mean £ 314,166

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

4 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Flat

£ 176,250

4 sales · Mean £ 176,250

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

MK45 1AY has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft9
Vehicle crime7
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils0.8 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.9 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.2 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Budgen's0.8 km
  • Shell Waitrose Flitwick0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Blackbirds0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.3 km
  • Indian Lodge0.5 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.9 km
  • Leonard Ames Ltd0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.9 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.9 km
  • Feast on Flavour0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick1.0 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.2 km
  • Lidlington5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Williams Way0.1 km
  • Williams Way0.2 km
  • The Ridgeway0.3 km
  • The Ridgeway0.4 km
  • 101 Garage0.4 km