MK17 8HU is a safe, established residential area on Trunk Furlong, 0.7km 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 8HU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8HU are sourced from Output Area E00087778 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRUNK FURLONG, MK17 8HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRUNK FURLONG, MK17 8HU.
281
43
£ 56,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 8HU 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.
Area Character
With 50% social renting, MK17 8HU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 8HU. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 428,333
Terraced
£ 311,000
2 sales · Mean £ 311,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
MK17 8HU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fulbrook
Aspley Guise Village School
Swallowfield Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Anchor0.7 km
- Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
- Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Moore Place Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blue Orchid0.7 km
- Flaxbourne Events0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aspley Guise0.2 km
- Woburn Sands1.4 km
- Ridgmont2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Aspley Guise Rail Station0.2 km
- Aspley Guise Railway Station0.2 km
- Aspley Guise Railway Station0.2 km
- Aspley Guise Rail Station0.2 km
- Aspley Guise Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK178HU · Data under Open Government Licence