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Flitwick West

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Flitwick West Population

8,141

Population density

772.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,074

86.89%

Other White

350

4.3%

Indian

136

1.67%

Irish

116

1.42%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.82%

Total population: 8,141

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£495,000	£338,200	£442,500	£521,250	£687,500
Flats	9	£197,500	£140,100	£196,500	£220,000	£238,000
Semi-Detached	54	£358,250	£263,600	£312,000	£390,000	£433,747
Terraced	43	£320,000	£181,500	£267,500	£335,000	£424,750

10 years median price trend in Flitwick West

All postcodes in Flitwick West

MK455AU

Church End

MK451RQ

Pheasant Walk

MK451AX

Windmill Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail