Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BADGERS CLOSE, MK45 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS CLOSE, MK45 1BN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

MK45 1BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £220k, 65% 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 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Badgers Close, 0.3km from Flitwick in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK45, MK45 1BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00087892 (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 1BN. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

MK45 1BN has low crime rates — 28 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 offences38
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order17
Shoplifting15
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.1 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.3 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgen's0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Blackbirds0.5 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.4 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • The Swan0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Flitwick Manor Hotel0.9 km
  • Indian Lodge0.3 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.2 km
  • Spice0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mayflower0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.1 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.3 km
  • Harlington4.8 km
  • Lidlington5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodland Middle School0.1 km
  • Woodland Middle School0.1 km
  • Transport Interchange0.2 km
  • Transport Interchange0.2 km
  • Transport Interchange0.2 km