MK45 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brookes Road, 0.4km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK45 1BX 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. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00087877 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKES ROAD, MK45 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKES ROAD, MK45 1BX.
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£ 48,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK45 1BX 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in MK45 1BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK45 1BX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 147,000
2 sales · Mean £ 147,000
Semi-Detached
£ 326,000
1 sales · Mean £ 326,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK45 1BX 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.
school Local Schools
Kingsmoor Lower School
Templefield Lower School
Woodland Middle School Academy
Flitwick Lower School
Redborne Upper School and Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Budgen's0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Flitwick Bowls Club0.4 km
- The Blackbirds0.5 km
- The Bumble Bee0.7 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- The Swan0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Indian Lodge0.4 km
- Olive Naturally Indian0.3 km
- Spice0.9 km
- Bozzys0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Brookes Fish & Chips0.0 km
- China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Mayflower0.9 km
- Best Kebabs0.4 km
- Cravin Coffee0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flitwick0.4 km
- Harlington4.9 km
- Millbrook (Bedfordshire)6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Brookes Road0.1 km
- Brookes Road0.1 km
- Catherine Road0.2 km
- Catherine Road0.2 km
- St Pauls Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK451BX · Data under Open Government Licence