Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HOTCH CROFT, MK43 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOTCH CROFT, MK43 0BN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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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 0BN 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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK43 0BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 88% 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 up 6.5% year-on-year.

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

MK43 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Hotch Croft, 0.4km from Broad Green in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK43 0BN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 88% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 6.5% 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00087849 (shared with 5 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 0BN. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
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

Detached

£ 330,000

3 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

MK43 0BN has low crime rates — 20 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Holywell School

Good730 pupils1.1 km
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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Golden House1.0 km
  • Mr Fish1.0 km
  • Uncle Lim0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cranfield United Football Club0.6 km
  • The Cross Keys1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington4.7 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)4.9 km
  • Stewartby5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Vale Court0.2 km
  • Vale Court0.2 km
  • Crane Way0.3 km
  • Crane Way0.3 km
  • Hillcrest0.3 km