Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MILLWRIGHT WAY, MK45 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

265

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1BQ 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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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

MK45 1BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £231k, 55% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £231k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

MK45 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Millwright Way, 0.6km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00177200 (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 1BQ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

19 sales · Mean £ 231,697

Semi-Detached

£ 198,750

2 sales · Mean £ 198,750

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

MK45 1BQ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences35
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime9
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 pupils0.8 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils1.1 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.2 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Budgen's0.9 km
  • Shell Waitrose Flitwick0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Blackbirds0.5 km
  • The Bumble Bee1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.6 km
  • Indian Lodge0.6 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.9 km
  • Leonard Ames Ltd0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.8 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Feast on Flavour0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.9 km
  • Lidlington5.1 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leisure Centre0.2 km
  • Leisure Centre0.3 km
  • Churchill Drive0.3 km
  • Churchill Drive0.3 km
  • Bluebell Close0.4 km