MK45 1BW is a sought-after residential area on The Willows, 0.2km 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 1BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00087892 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WILLOWS, MK45 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, MK45 1BW.
284
42
£ 56,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK45 1BW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. MK45 1BW's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £180k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK45 1BW. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 177,000
3 sales · Mean £ 174,666
Flat
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 185,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK45 1BW has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Templefield Lower School
Woodland Middle School Academy
Flitwick Lower School
Kingsmoor Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Budgen's0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Flitwick Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Blackbirds0.5 km
- The Bumble Bee0.3 km
- The Crown0.8 km
- The Swan0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Flitwick Manor Hotel0.9 km
- Indian Lodge0.3 km
- Olive Naturally Indian0.2 km
- Spice0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brookes Fish & Chips0.4 km
- China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Mayflower0.7 km
- Best Kebabs0.0 km
- Cravin Coffee0.0 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flitwick0.2 km
- Harlington4.7 km
- Lidlington5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodland Middle School0.0 km
- Transport Interchange0.1 km
- Transport Interchange0.1 km
- Transport Interchange0.2 km
- Woodland Middle School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK451BW · Data under Open Government Licence