Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

MERCHANT LANE, MK43 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERCHANT LANE, MK43 0BU.

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

299

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK43 0BU 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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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

MK43 0BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £462k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £462k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.

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

MK43 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Merchant Lane, 0.1km from Cranfield 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 0BU offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £462k, down 5.3% 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 MK43 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00087855 (shared with 7 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 0BU. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 358,125

3 sales · Mean £ 349,375

Semi-Detached

£ 377,500

2 sales · Mean £ 377,500

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

MK43 0BU has low crime rates — 18 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting7
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils0.2 km
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Holywell School

Good730 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cross Keys0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.6 km
  • Fill Your Cup0.3 km
  • Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranfield Spice0.2 km
  • Mr Fish0.5 km
  • The Golden House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington4.6 km
  • Ridgmont4.8 km
  • Millbrook (Bedfordshire)5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.4 km