Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HOWLAND PLACE, MK17 9QR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWLAND PLACE, MK17 9QR.

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

317

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK17 9QR 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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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK17 9QR — age 44, 29% ownership, 64% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £615k 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 9QR is a safe, established residential area on Howland Place, 0.2km from Woburn in Woburn. Administratively it sits within Aspley and Woburn ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK17 9QR are sourced from Output Area E00088131 (shared with 20 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 9QR. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 615,000

1 sales · Mean £ 615,000

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

MK17 9QR has low crime rates — 35 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.

Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Woburn Lower School

Outstanding57 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Fratelli Cucina Italiana0.1 km
  • Stop n Stuff0.3 km
  • Woburn Thai0.2 km
  • Rai Woburn0.2 km
  • The Birch Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Bell Hotel & Inn0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Longs Inn0.3 km
  • The Black Horse0.3 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 Guise3.8 km
  • Woburn Sands4.1 km
  • Ridgmont4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Duck Lane0.1 km
  • Duck Lane0.1 km
  • Timber Lane0.2 km
  • Timber Lane0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km