Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CASWELL LANE, MK17 9QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASWELL LANE, MK17 9QA.

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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 9QA 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK17 9QA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK17 9QA is a sought-after residential area on Caswell Lane, 0.3km from Woburn in Central Bedfordshire. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9QA 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 9QA. 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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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.

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

MK17 9QA has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

P

Woburn Lower School

Outstanding57 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fratelli Cucina Italiana0.5 km
  • Stop n Stuff0.6 km
  • Woburn Thai0.4 km
  • Rai Woburn0.2 km
  • The Birch Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel & Inn0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Longs Inn0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Flootes0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Woburn Village Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aspley Guise3.4 km
  • Woburn Sands3.8 km
  • Ridgmont4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Caswell Lane0.0 km
  • Caswell Lane0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km