MK45 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Millwright Way, 0.5km from Denel End in Flitwick. Administratively it sits within Flitwick ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK45 1BZ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 20.2% year-on-year. 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00177200 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLWRIGHT WAY, MK45 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLWRIGHT WAY, MK45 1BZ.
265
36
£ 56,500 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK45 1BZ 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 1BZ's low deprivation rank, 55% ownership, and £311k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 20.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK45 1BZ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 267,500
4 sales · Mean £ 275,500
Terraced
£ 203,000
5 sales · Mean £ 219,300
Detached
£ 368,750
6 sales · Mean £ 368,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK45 1BZ has low crime rates — 21 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
Woodland Middle School Academy
Templefield Lower School
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Lower School
Kingsmoor Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Budgen's0.9 km
- Shell Waitrose Flitwick0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Blackbirds0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Flitwick Football Centre0.5 km
- Indian Lodge0.5 km
- Olive Naturally Indian0.9 km
- Leonard Ames Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brookes Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Best Kebabs0.8 km
- Cravin Coffee0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Feast on Flavour0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Flitwick1.0 km
- Lidlington5.1 km
- Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Drive0.3 km
- Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Churchill Drive0.3 km
- Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Williams Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK451BZ · Data under Open Government Licence