Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

DENEL CLOSE, MK45 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENEL CLOSE, MK45 1BJ.

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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 1BJ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. MK45 1BJ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £330k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.

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

MK45 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Denel Close, 0.3km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK45 1BJ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 12.9% 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 313,333

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

MK45 1BJ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.7 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.8 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils0.9 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.0 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Budgen's0.6 km
  • Shell Waitrose Flitwick0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Blackbirds0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.4 km
  • Indian Lodge0.4 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.8 km
  • Leonard Ames Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.7 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.8 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.3 km
  • Lidlington5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ridgeway0.2 km
  • The Ridgeway0.2 km
  • Williams Way0.3 km
  • Williams Way0.4 km
  • Catherine Road0.4 km