MK44 1DS is a sought-after residential area on Waldocks Close, 1.2km from Top End in Riseley (Bedford). Administratively it sits within Riseley ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK44, MK44 1DS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 95% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00088551 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALDOCKS CLOSE, MK44 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDOCKS CLOSE, MK44 1DS.
288
50
£ 55,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK44 1DS 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK44 1DS combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£457k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £457k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK44 1DS. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 457,200
1 sales · Mean £ 457,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
MK44 1DS has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Riseley CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Giddy Goat0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Londis0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox & Hounds0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford13.3 km
- Bedford Station13.4 km
- Bedford St Johns14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bowers Lane0.0 km
- Bowers Lane0.0 km
- Keysoe Road0.4 km
- Margaret Beaufort School0.4 km
- Margaret Beaufort School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK441DS · Data under Open Government Licence