Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

HIGH STREET, MK43 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, MK43 0DF.

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Population

583

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK43 0DF 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK43 0DF — age 36, 74% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.

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

MK43 0DF is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from West End in Cranfield. Administratively it sits within Cranfield and Marston Moretaine ward and the Mid Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK43 0DF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK43 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00177054 (shared with 10 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 0DF. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 435,000

11 sales · Mean £ 429,090

Semi-Detached

£ 194,500

2 sales · Mean £ 194,500

Terraced

£ 239,995

3 sales · Mean £ 239,165

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

MK43 0DF 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Burglary4
Public order3

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 Group0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cranfield Spice0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Fill Your Cup0.8 km
  • Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ridgmont4.5 km
  • Lidlington4.6 km
  • Aspley Guise5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Townsend Close0.0 km
  • Townsend Close0.0 km
  • Lodge Road0.1 km
  • Lodge Road0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km