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About

Flitwick West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town. It is characterised by a mix of housing types, primarily from the mid to late 20th century, with many homes built during the 1970s. The area is largely residential, featuring quiet cul-de-sacs and avenues. Local amenities include a large supermarket and a primary school serving the community.

The area is bordered by the Greensand Ridge, a geological feature that influences the local landscape. Flitwick Moor, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, lies to the southwest, offering accessible wetland and woodland walks. The main railway line from Bedford to London runs to the east, providing a direct transport link.

Area overview

On average Flitwick West has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Flitwick West is £68,471 per year. There are 3 schools in Flitwick West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Flitwick West is home to around 8,141 people, with a population density of about 772.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Flitwick West Population
8,141
Population density
772.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.28(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.35(-28%)
Shoplifting
3.81(-44%)
Other theft
3.56(-35%)
Vehicle crime
3.56(-19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,074
86.89%
Other White
350
4.3%
Indian
136
1.67%
Irish
116
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
0.82%
Total population: 8,141

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,417
36.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,293
19.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
14.48%
No qualifications
792
11.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
635
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 6,658

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,475
42.82%
Owns outright
1,239
35.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
502
14.57%
Other social rented
135
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.48%
Total households: 3,445

Property prices in Flitwick West

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Flitwick West area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,500 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Flitwick West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Flitwick West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£495,000
Flats9£197,500
Semi-Detached54£358,250
Terraced43£320,000

10 years median price trend in Flitwick West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Flitwick West.

All postcodes in Flitwick West

MK451NH

Raven Walk

MK451RB

Kestrel Road

MK451AT

Windmill Road

MK451TB

Buckingham Mews

MK451HS

Glebe Avenue

MK451PU

Malham Close

MK451GN

Ryder Way

MK451NL

Falcon Crescent

MK451AL

Beaumont Road

MK451GL

Darwin Croft

MK451BW

The Willows

MK451DY

The Thinnings

MK451PD

Clover Road

MK451TH

Fern Gardens

MK451JF

Townfield Road

MK451DQ

Medway Close

MK451RF

Larkway

MK455AR

Cobblers Lane

MK451NS

Bluebell Close

MK451SS

Conway Drive

MK451RY

Eagle Drive

MK451HU

Dunstable Road

MK451AB

Flitwick Road

MK451NQ

Windermere Close

MK451NW

Kendal Drive

MK451NA

Wren Close

MK451GR

Shackleton Gardens

MK451LY

Falcon Crescent

MK451JZ

Steppingley Road

MK455WF

Burghley Close

MK451QS

Derwent Rise

MK451TT

Mendip Close

MK451AH

Steppingley Road

MK451TX

Malvern Close

MK455BA

Flitwick Road

MK451SX

Longleat Close

MK451BZ

Millwright Way

MK451RU

Osprey Road

MK451WB

Beaumont Road

MK451FP

Beaumont Mews

MK451QE

Byron Crescent

MK451SZ

Conway Drive

MK451TA

Compton Close

MK451TG

The Quantocks

MK451JP

Pope Close

MK451SB

Blackbird Close

MK451FY

Steppingley Road

MK451QN

Tennyson Road

MK451QD

Keats Road

MK451PX

Windrush Close

MK451GU

Johnson Edge

MK451JH

Hornes End Road

MK451SE

Nene Road

MK451SL

Eagle Drive

MK451SY

Blenheim Link

MK451RT

Dew Pond Road

MK451GE

Pankhurst Row

MK451SW

Eagle Drive

MK451EB

Chapel Road

MK451AJ

Steppingley Road

MK451DE

Conway Drive

MK451XL

Hubbard Close

MK451QH

Coniston Road

MK451AN

Steppingley Road

MK451AS

Millards Close

MK451SU

Powis Mews

MK451HX

Hampden Road

MK451RX

Hawk Close

MK451XN

Lovet Road

MK451AW

Abbis Close

MK451AU

Windmill Road

MK451TS

Cotswold Place

MK451HZ

Vicarage Hill

MK451QU

Ullswater Close

MK451BB

Common Farm Lane

MK455AN

Church Road

MK451JQ

Townfield Road

MK451NJ

Pipit Close

MK451ND

Heron Road

MK455AS

Eversholt Road

MK451RN

Balmoral Close

MK451PR

Rosebay Close

MK451PJ

Primrose Close

MK451QY

Coniston Road

MK451EN

Astwood Drive

MK451GH

Newton View

MK451QG

Chaucer Road

MK451NZ

Fir Tree Close

MK451QQ

Coniston Road

MK451NP

Fern Gardens

MK451PA

Campion Way

MK451SH

Trent Avenue

MK451RE

Larkway

MK451RS

Warwick Close

MK451PE

Clover Road

MK451TU

Chiltern Close

MK451EQ

Thames Close

MK451AE

Church Road

MK451PP

Rosebay Close

MK451QA

Milton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.