Is MK17 8HT a safe place to live?

Yes, MK17 8HT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in MK17 8HT?

The average property price in MK17 8HT is currently around £500k.

What is the population of MK17 8HT?

The population for the MK17 8HT area is approximately 281 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

SALFORD ROAD, MK17 8HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALFORD ROAD, MK17 8HT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

281

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 8HT 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.

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9/10

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6/10

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3/10

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5/10

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7/10

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6/10

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4/10

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3/10

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2/10

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Area Character

MK17 8HT has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK17 8HT is a safe, established residential area on Salford Road, 0.6km from Aspley Guise in Aspley Guise. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK17 8HT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8HT are sourced from Output Area E00087778 (shared with 9 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 MK17 8HT. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%

Asian / British Asian2.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

Detached

£ 655,000

1 sales · Mean £ 655,000

Terraced

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

MK17 8HT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Aspley Guise Village School

Outstanding125 pupils0.9 km

Fulbrook

Good430 pupils1.1 km

Swallowfield Primary

Good355 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

The Anchor0.6 km
Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Moore Place Hotel0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Blue Orchid0.6 km
Flaxbourne Events0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Aspley Guise0.2 km
Woburn Sands1.6 km
Ridgmont2.6 km

Bus Stops

Aspley Guise Rail Station0.2 km
Aspley Guise Railway Station0.3 km
Aspley Guise Rail Station0.3 km
Aspley Guise Railway Station0.3 km
Aspley Guise Rail Station0.3 km