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Flitwick West

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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

MK451LX

Coniston Road

MK451JA

Vicarage Hill

MK451NB

Finch Walk

MK451PT

Windsor Close

MK451AP

Steppingley Road

MK451SA

Grebe Close

MK451NN

Grasmere Close

MK451JJ

Hornes End Road

MK451HP

Dunstable Road

MK451QR

Derwent Rise

MK451RJ

Martin Road

MK451PQ

Clover Road

MK451AR

Steppingley Road

MK451NR

Bluebell Close

MK451SN

Eagle Drive

MK451RZ

Eagle Drive

MK451SD

Pevensey Grove

MK451PH

Clover Road

MK455AT

Rectory Road

MK451XW

Lovet Road

MK451GW

James Place

MK451EA

Chapel Road

MK451TP

Pennine Rise

MK451PN

Primrose Close

MK451DF

Conway Drive

MK451PG

Clover Road

MK451GT

Cavell Mews

MK451SP

Eagle Drive

MK451DG

Tyne Close

MK455AX

Peakes End

MK451HW

Astwood Drive

MK451BL

Millwright Way

MK451AD

Fordfield Road

MK451TF

Burghley Close

MK451RD

Woodcock Walk

MK451SR

Conway Drive

MK451JN

Dunstable Close

MK451PL

Primrose Close

MK451XP

Petley Close

MK451NU

Falcon Crescent

MK451SQ

Avon Rise

MK451GF

Brunel Place

MK451GZ

Vicarage Hill

MK455AY

Peakes End

MK451NE

Ennerdale Path

MK451BN

Badgers Close

MK451QX

Thirlmere Gardens

MK451TR

Cheviot Close

MK451GQ

Nightingale Lane

MK451QJ

Coniston Road

MK451AF

Abbis Close

MK451TD

Syon Path

MK451RG

Swift Close

MK451QP

Derwent Rise

MK451RA

Kingfisher Road

MK451ST

Conway Drive

MK451QB

Dickens Road

MK451NF

Hawes Close

MK451JD

Lyall Close

MK451FT

Holley Hill

MK455AL

Church Road

MK451QZ

Steppingley Road

MK451SJ

Severn Close

MK451GP

Austen Avenue

MK451XJ

Lipscomb Drive

MK451JE

Townfield Road

MK451RR

Arundel Close

MK451GD

Victoria Grove

MK451TQ

The Quantocks

MK451FZ

Churchill Drive

MK451PZ

Byron Crescent

MK451RL

Swallow Close

MK451NX

Dove Walk

MK451PB

Campion Way

MK451GS

Wellington Close

MK451BQ

Millwright Way

MK451RW

Sandringham Road

MK451NG

Buttermere Close

MK451PY

Byron Crescent

MK451SF

Nene Road

MK451JG

Townfield Road

MK451QF

Byron Crescent

MK451JB

Lyall Close

MK451PS

Rosebay Close

MK451GJ

Fry Grove

MK451WD

Beaumont Road

MK451LZ

Falcon Crescent

MK451HN

Dunstable Road

MK451QW

Tennyson Road

MK451HR

Hampden Close

MK451XH

Lipscomb Drive

MK451AQ

Hilldene Close

MK451SG

Nene Road

MK451QT

Derwent Rise

MK451RH

Eagle Drive

MK451LU

Temple Way

MK451NT

Robin Close

MK451EG

Mersey Close

MK451TE

Woburn Close

MK451NY

Fir Tree Close

Data Sources

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