Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

CRAWLEY ROAD, MK43 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAWLEY ROAD, MK43 0AB.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /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: MK43 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

MK43 0AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £347k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 27.1% year-on-year.

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

MK43 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Crawley Road, 0.2km from Gossard's Green in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK43, MK43 0AB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 27.1% 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 MK43 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00087848 (shared with 8 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 MK43 0AB. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

2 sales · Mean £ 367,500

Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

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

MK43 0AB has low crime rates — 7 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Holywell School

Good730 pupils1.0 km
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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cross Keys0.8 km
  • Cranfield United Football Club0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Mr Fish0.8 km
  • Uncle Lim0.3 km
  • The Golden House0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington5.1 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.5 km
  • Stewartby5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Crawley Road0.1 km
  • Crawley Road0.1 km
  • Longborns0.4 km
  • Longborns0.5 km