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MK45 5 area guide

Who lives in MK45 5, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Central Bedfordshire
Region
East of England
Population
14,295 (2024)
At a glance

What MK45 5 is like

The MK45 5 postcode sector in Central Bedfordshire covers 144 live postcodes and is home to about 14,295 people in 5,593 households. 77.1% of households own their home, 9.4% rent privately and 12% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 62.5% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is less than half the England and Wales average. Homes in MK45 5 sold for a median of £429,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How MK45 5 compares

Headline figures for MK45 5, set against England as a whole.

AffluenceMore
8.3/ 10

Less deprived than most. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most: 12.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£429,000

Median over 62 sales in MK45 5, −12% on the year before.

TransportMore
2.3/ 10

Limited: 1 station within a mile, 2 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

Rated good or better across 4 inspected schools in MK45 5.

Household incomeMore
£69,768

Average annual income before tax, higher than 84% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Where MK45 5 differs most from the national average.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    Scores 8.3 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, making it less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Low crimePositive

    12.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    Prices fallingLook closer

    The median sale price in MK45 5 is down 12% on the year before.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in MK45 5 are 105% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

Questions

MK45 5 FAQs

01
Is MK45 5 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

It scores 8.3 out of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 10 is the least deprived in England. Higher-harm crime runs at 12.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.3 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in MK45 5?

The median sale price over the last year was £429,000.

Homes in MK45 5 sold for a median of £429,000 across 62 sales in the year to August 2026, −12% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry’s record of every residential sale.
03
Is MK45 5 safe?

How recorded crime here compares with the national average.

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 12.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around MK45 5, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in MK45 5?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.7% of residents. 77.1% of households own their home. The most common property type is detached (42.8%).
05
Which council covers MK45 5?

The local authority for MK45 5 is Central Bedfordshire.

MK45 5 comes under Central Bedfordshire in the East of England. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is MK45 5?

Connectivity scores 2.3 out of 10.

There are 2 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 2.3 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Flitwick Rail Station, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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