Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

NEWPORT ROAD, MK17 9HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, MK17 9HX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

370

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 9HX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK17 9HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK17 9HX is a sought-after residential area on Newport Road, 0.1km from Birchmoor Green in Central Bedfordshire. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK17 9HX offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k. 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 MK17 9HX are sourced from Output Area E00088130 (shared with 29 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 9HX. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 640,000

1 sales · Mean £ 640,000

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

MK17 9HX has low crime rates — 16 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 offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Woburn Lower School

Outstanding57 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel & Inn0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Longs Inn0.8 km
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Rai Woburn0.9 km
  • The Birch Restaurant0.0 km
  • Woburn Coffee House0.9 km
  • Woburn Mosaic Limited0.9 km
  • Woburn Thai0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Flootes0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woburn Village Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aspley Guise2.9 km
  • Woburn Sands3.2 km
  • Ridgmont4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Birchmoor Green0.3 km
  • Birchmoor Green0.4 km