Postcode MK17 8QR is located in an urban city, within the Aspley & Woburn ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £72,271 per year. The nearest station is Woburn Sands, about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £72,271 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from MK17 8QR.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn near MK17 8QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woburn Sands located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Woburn Sands | N/A | Walking directions to Woburn Sands |
| 1 mi | Aspley Guise | N/A | Walking directions to Aspley Guise |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £499,000 (about £423 per square foot) in Aspley & Woburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £795,000 | £470 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £477,500 | £424 |
| Terraced | 8 | £342,500 | £362 |
| Flats | 3 | £167,500 | £268 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £610,000 | £170,250 | £360,000 | £301,000 |
| 2017 | £850,000 | £155,000 | £395,000 | £302,000 |
| 2018 | £945,000 | £174,000 | £450,000 | £311,250 |
| 2019 | £640,000 | £135,000 | £375,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | £750,000 | £137,500 | £340,000 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £985,000 | £211,000 | £370,000 | £306,000 |
| 2022 | £900,000 | £197,500 | £471,750 | £337,500 |
| 2023 | £815,000 | £155,000 | £433,500 | £328,500 |
| 2024 | £847,500 | £205,000 | £410,000 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | £982,500 | £415,000 | £465,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £472,500 | £138,000 | £532,500 | £510,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £384 | £267 | £395 | £420 |
| 2017 | £343 | £306 | £389 | £427 |
| 2018 | £426 | £347 | £343 | £371 |
| 2019 | £372 | £265 | £332 | £377 |
| 2020 | £411 | £295 | £340 | £421 |
| 2021 | £410 | £326 | £384 | £398 |
| 2022 | £467 | £350 | £452 | £499 |
| 2023 | £538 | £324 | £386 | £429 |
| 2024 | £420 | £348 | £457 | £447 |
| 2025 | £485 | £298 | £404 | £410 |
| 2026 | £444 | £262 | £455 | £359 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK17 8QR.
In the MK17 8QR postcode area, located within Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK17 8QR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 25-27 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Woburn Sands Convenience Store | 98 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SB | Walking directions to Woburn Sands Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK17 8QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Michael Baker
Aspley & Woburn - Elected 4 May 2023
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK17 8QR records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK17 8QR in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £499,000 (about £423 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to MK17 8QR, including Fulbrook (Requires improvement), Swallowfield Primary (Good) and Aspley Guise Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK17 8QR is Woburn Sands, about 1,078 m away.
MK17 8QR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,641 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering MK17 8QR is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Michael Baker (Independent).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.