Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

ELEANOR WALK, MK17 9QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELEANOR WALK, MK17 9QX.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK17 9QX has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK17 9QX is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 4.3% year-on-year. 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 9QX are sourced from Output Area E00088129 (shared with 11 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 9QX. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

13 sales · Mean £ 182,576

Terraced

£ 215,000

8 sales · Mean £ 210,687

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

MK17 9QX 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 Thai0.5 km
  • Rai Woburn0.2 km
  • The Birch Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

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
  • Ridgmont4.3 km

Bus Stops

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