Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK44 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK44 1BS.

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

386

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK44 1BS combines high owner-occupation (65%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

MK44 1BS is a well-regarded residential area located 1.5km from Top End in Riseley (Bedford). Administratively it sits within Riseley ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For serious buyers, MK44 1BS is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 MK44 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00088549 (shared with 23 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 MK44 1BS. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Riseley CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Giddy Goat0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station14.0 km
  • Bedford14.0 km
  • Wellingborough14.5 km