Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

THE AVENUE, MK45 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, MK45 1BS.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

MK45 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £377,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK45 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.5km from Flitwick in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK45 1BS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK45 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00087877 (shared with 7 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 1BS. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

8 sales · Mean £ 318,375

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

MK45 1BS has low crime rates — 30 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime14
Drugs13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.6 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.8 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's0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club0.3 km
  • The Blackbirds0.7 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.8 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The Swan0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Indian Lodge0.6 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.4 km
  • Spice0.9 km
  • Bozzys0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mayflower0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.6 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.6 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.5 km
  • Harlington4.9 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Sheepfold Hill0.1 km
  • Brookes Road0.1 km
  • Brookes Road0.1 km
  • Easton Close0.2 km
  • Hatfield Road0.2 km