Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MEDWAY CLOSE, MK45 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY CLOSE, MK45 1DQ.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK45 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

MK45 1DQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £325k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

MK45 1DQ is a sought-after residential area on Medway Close, 0.7km 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 1DQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00087897 (shared with 10 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 1DQ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

MK45 1DQ has low crime rates — 12 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order5
Vehicle crime5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Woodland Middle School Academy

Good660 pupils0.5 km
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Flitwick Lower School

Good308 pupils0.5 km
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Templefield Lower School

Good286 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsmoor Lower School

Good178 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Flitwick Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Bumble Bee0.5 km
  • The Swan0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Flitwick Manor Hotel0.4 km
  • Indian Lodge1.0 km
  • Olive Naturally Indian0.8 km
  • Spice0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • China Inn Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Mayflower0.7 km
  • Best Kebabs0.7 km
  • Cravin Coffee0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flitwick0.8 km
  • Harlington4.3 km
  • Lidlington5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Conway Drive0.1 km
  • Blenheim Link0.2 km
  • Pennine Rise0.2 km
  • Larkway0.2 km
  • Larkway0.3 km