Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

AMPTHILL ROAD, MK45 1BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BA 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

MK45 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £240k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £240k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.9% year-on-year.

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

MK45 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Ampthill Road, 0.7km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK45 1BA is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 6.9% 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 MK45 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 188,000

10 sales · Mean £ 186,400

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Detached

£ 455,250

4 sales · Mean £ 461,373

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

MK45 1BA 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2

school Local Schools

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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils0.6 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils1.2 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.4 km
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Alameda Middle School

Good727 pupils1.5 km
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The Firs Lower School

Good312 pupils1.5 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils1.6 km
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Russell Lower School

Good439 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Blackbirds0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.0 km
  • Indian Lodge0.8 km
  • Leonard Ames Ltd0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Shell Waitrose Flitwick0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Feast on Flavour0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick1.3 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)4.9 km
  • Lidlington5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Williams Way0.1 km
  • 101 Garage0.1 km
  • Williams Way0.2 km
  • Redborne Upper School0.3 km