Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BROOKES ROAD, MK45 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKES ROAD, MK45 1BU.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK45 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £378k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

MK45 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Brookes Road, 0.3km from Flitwick in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

Day-to-day life in MK45 1BU has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00087876 (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 1BU. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 368,333

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

MK45 1BU has low crime rates — 38 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.4 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.6 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.7 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Budgen's0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club0.3 km
  • The Blackbirds0.5 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.6 km
  • The Crown0.7 km
  • The Swan0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Indian Lodge0.3 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.2 km
  • Spice0.9 km
  • Bozzys0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Mayflower0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.4 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.3 km
  • Harlington4.9 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brookes Road0.1 km
  • Brookes Road0.1 km
  • Catherine Road0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Catherine Road0.2 km