Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

STATION ROAD, MK17 8RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, MK17 8RX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 8RX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK17 8RX is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £349k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

MK17 8RX is a safe, established residential area on Station Road, 0.1km from Woburn Sands in Woburn Sands. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, MK17 8RX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 8RX are sourced from Output Area E00087779 (shared with 22 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 8RX. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

Detached

£ 314,000

4 sales · Mean £ 360,750

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

MK17 8RX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Other theft8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

P

Swallowfield Primary

Good355 pupils0.3 km
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Fulbrook

Good430 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Woburn Country Foods0.9 km
  • Woburn Sands Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Mrs Mac's Sweet Treats0.4 km
  • Pikesley Filling Station0.5 km
  • Aubergine Fine Foods0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Station Tavern0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • The Weathercock Inn and Out0.4 km
  • Woburn Sands Bowls Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Coal Hatch0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Nonna's0.6 km
  • Grapevine Bar & Kitchen0.4 km
  • Ottoman Kitchen0.3 km
  • The Swan0.4 km
  • Deep Blue Restaurant0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pepper Grill0.4 km
  • Foodie Cottage0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woburn Sands0.5 km
  • Aspley Guise1.4 km
  • Bow Brickhill3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Weathercock Lane0.0 km
  • Weathercock Lane0.1 km
  • Woburn Sands Railway Station0.4 km
  • Woburn Sands Railway Station0.4 km
  • Woburn Sands Rail Station0.4 km