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.
MEDWAY CLOSE, MK45 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY CLOSE, MK45 1DQ.
289
42
£ 56,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Woodland Middle School Academy
Flitwick Lower School
Templefield Lower School
Kingsmoor Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Flitwick Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Bumble Bee0.5 km
- The Swan0.7 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK451DQ · Data under Open Government Licence