Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MILLWRIGHT WAY, MK45 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLWRIGHT WAY, MK45 1BL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1BL 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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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK45 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £321k, 74% 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 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Millwright Way, 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 1BL offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £321k. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00087906 (shared with 4 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 1BL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 252,500

9 sales · Mean £ 242,683

Detached

£ 417,000

5 sales · Mean £ 407,899

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences34
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.6 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.7 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.1 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Blackbirds0.4 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.6 km
  • Indian Lodge0.5 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.8 km
  • Leonard Ames Ltd1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.7 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Feast on Flavour0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.9 km
  • Lidlington5.2 km
  • Harlington5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Bluebell Close0.3 km
  • Bluebell Close0.3 km
  • The Ridgeway0.4 km