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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 29 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
29
Deprivation level
1/10
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
11.06(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.48(-27%)
Shoplifting
6.76(-5%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(-16%)
Other theft
3.32(-40%)
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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Detached16£512,500
Flats11£200,000
Semi-Detached50£350,000
Terraced40£310,000

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

MK451SU

Powis Mews

MK451EA

Chapel Road

MK451JF

Townfield Road

MK451RE

Larkway

MK451RU

Osprey Road

MK451RX

Hawk Close

MK451NX

Dove Walk

MK451PQ

Clover Road

MK451XN

Lovet Road

MK451AW

Abbis Close

MK451BW

The Willows

MK451JP

Pope Close

MK451PJ

Primrose Close

MK451AS

Millards Close

MK451DY

The Thinnings

MK451JG

Townfield Road

MK451JJ

Hornes End Road

MK451JN

Dunstable Close

MK451NT

Robin Close

MK451QE

Byron Crescent

MK451QS

Derwent Rise

MK451EG

Mersey Close

MK451GD

Victoria Grove

MK451LU

Temple Way

MK451PZ

Byron Crescent

MK451QQ

Coniston Road

MK451SY

Blenheim Link

MK451TS

Cotswold Place

MK455AN

Church Road

MK451AJ

Steppingley Road

MK451EQ

Thames Close

MK451SH

Trent Avenue

MK451TQ

The Quantocks

MK455AX

Peakes End

MK451DE

Conway Drive

MK451ND

Heron Road

MK451RA

Kingfisher Road

MK451RB

Kestrel Road

MK451FY

Steppingley Road

MK451GW

James Place

MK451NP

Fern Gardens

MK451SG

Nene Road

MK451WD

Beaumont Road

MK451NN

Grasmere Close

MK451SS

Conway Drive

MK451SW

Eagle Drive

MK451AL

Beaumont Road

MK451HP

Dunstable Road

MK451HR

Hampden Close

MK451QU

Ullswater Close

MK451GU

Johnson Edge

MK451RY

Eagle Drive

MK451TG

The Quantocks

MK451GR

Shackleton Gardens

MK451PE

Clover Road

MK455AL

Church Road

MK451AF

Abbis Close

MK451TX

Malvern Close

MK455AT

Rectory Road

MK451RR

Arundel Close

MK455AY

Peakes End

MK451DG

Tyne Close

MK451HS

Glebe Avenue

MK451PB

Campion Way

MK451PG

Clover Road

MK451AH

Steppingley Road

MK451RJ

Martin Road

MK451RW

Sandringham Road

MK455BA

Flitwick Road

MK451AQ

Hilldene Close

MK451NQ

Windermere Close

MK451XL

Hubbard Close

MK451SZ

Conway Drive

MK451TH

Fern Gardens

MK451JE

Townfield Road

MK451GH

Newton View

MK451GN

Ryder Way

MK451PL

Primrose Close

MK451BL

Millwright Way

MK451NL

Falcon Crescent

MK451QT

Derwent Rise

MK451QN

Tennyson Road

MK451RZ

Eagle Drive

MK451GS

Wellington Close

MK451JZ

Steppingley Road

MK451AE

Church Road

MK451HU

Dunstable Road

MK451HZ

Vicarage Hill

MK451SD

Pevensey Grove

MK451JA

Vicarage Hill

MK451GZ

Vicarage Hill

MK451SN

Eagle Drive

MK451DQ

Medway Close

MK451EN

Astwood Drive

MK451PX

Windrush Close

MK451TF

Burghley Close

MK451FZ

Churchill Drive

MK451GL

Darwin Croft

MK451PP

Rosebay Close

MK451RG

Swift Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.