MK17 9PJ is a sought-after residential area on Leighton Street, 0.3km from Woburn in Central Bedfordshire. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK17 9PJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k. 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 9PJ are sourced from Output Area E00088130 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHTON STREET, MK17 9PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON STREET, MK17 9PJ.
370
44
£ 56,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK17 9PJ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK17 9PJ — age 44, 38% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK17 9PJ. 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
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
Detached
£ 695,000
3 sales · Mean £ 691,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK17 9PJ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woburn Lower School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Fratelli Cucina Italiana0.3 km
- Rai Woburn0.3 km
- The Birch Restaurant0.8 km
- Woburn Coffee House0.3 km
- Woburn Mosaic Limited0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Bell Hotel & Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Longs Inn0.4 km
- The Black Horse0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Flootes0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woburn Village Stores0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aspley Guise3.7 km
- Woburn Sands4.0 km
- Ridgmont4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Timber Lane0.0 km
- Timber Lane0.0 km
- Duck Lane0.3 km
- Duck Lane0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK179PJ · Data under Open Government Licence