Postcode Analysis Central Bedfordshire, East of England

PLOUGH CLOSE, MK43 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGH CLOSE, MK43 0DN.

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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 0DN 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

MK43 0DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £453k, 79% 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.

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

MK43 0DN is a sought-after residential area on Plough Close, 0.3km 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 0DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £453k. 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 0DN 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 0DN. 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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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

£ 453,000

1 sales · Mean £ 453,000

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

MK43 0DN 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting7
Public order4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Cranfield Church of England Academy

Good524 pupils0.2 km
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Holywell School

Good730 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cross Keys0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Blue Indiya0.7 km
  • Fill Your Cup0.4 km
  • Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Cranfield Spice0.1 km
  • The Golden House0.6 km
  • Mr Fish0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lidlington4.5 km
  • Ridgmont4.6 km
  • Aspley Guise5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Townsend Close0.4 km
  • Townsend Close0.4 km