Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

LODGE ROAD, MK43 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE ROAD, MK43 0BQ.

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

152

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK43 0BQ 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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK43 0BQ — age 46, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

MK43 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Lodge Road, 0.2km from Wood End in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK43 0BQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK43 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00177118 (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 0BQ. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

MK43 0BQ has low crime rates — 13 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Drugs2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils0.6 km
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Holywell School

Good730 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cranfield Spice0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Fill Your Cup0.9 km
  • Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ridgmont4.2 km
  • Lidlington4.2 km
  • Aspley Guise5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Townsend Close0.4 km
  • Townsend Close0.4 km
  • Lodge Road0.5 km