Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

BROOKES ROAD, MK45 1BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BY 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. £390k 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 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Brookes Road, 0.2km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 1BY 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 1BY. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 359,050

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

MK45 1BY has low crime rates — 18 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 behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime12
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.4 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.6 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.8 km
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Redborne Upper School and Community College

Good1636 pupils1.3 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 Club0.5 km
  • The Blackbirds0.3 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.7 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • The Swan0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre0.9 km
  • Indian Lodge0.2 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.3 km
  • Bozzys0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Brookes Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Best Kebabs0.4 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.4 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.4 km
  • Harlington5.0 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Catherine Road0.1 km
  • Catherine Road0.1 km
  • The Ridgeway0.3 km
  • The Ridgeway0.3 km
  • Ellenshaw Court0.3 km