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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 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

MK451SE

Nene Road

MK451ST

Conway Drive

MK451TP

Pennine Rise

Data Sources

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