Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

FOLLY FARM, MK43 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLY FARM, MK43 0DL.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK43 0DL 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK43 0DL combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£302k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

MK43 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Folly Farm, 0.1km from West End 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 0DL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00087856 (shared with 11 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 0DL. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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

Terraced

£ 298,500

6 sales · Mean £ 313,750

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

MK43 0DL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Burglary4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils0.4 km
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Holywell School

Good730 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cross Keys0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.9 km
  • Fill Your Cup0.6 km
  • Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranfield Spice0.2 km
  • The Golden House0.8 km
  • Mr Fish0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington4.7 km
  • Ridgmont4.7 km
  • Aspley Guise5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Townsend Close0.2 km
  • Townsend Close0.2 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km