Postcode MK17 8SL 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 Cranfield & Aspley Guise area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cranfield & Aspley Guise is £72,774 per year. The nearest station is Woburn Sands, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Lakeside Park.
Cranfield & Aspley Guise has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Cranfield & Aspley Guise has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cranfield & Aspley Guise is £72,774 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from MK17 8SL.
Cranfield & Aspley Guise near MK17 8SL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woburn Sands | N/A | Walking directions to Woburn Sands |
| 0.8 mi | Aspley Guise | N/A | Walking directions to Aspley Guise |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lakeside Park | Small | Walking directions to Lakeside Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK17 8SL.
In the MK17 8SL postcode area, located within Cranfield & Aspley Guise, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Swallowfield Primary | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Fulbrook | Academy converter | Requires improvement |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK17 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Woburn Sands Convenience Store | 98 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8SB | Walking directions to Woburn Sands Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 25-27 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 5 High Street, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8SL, 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 8SL records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8SL in Cranfield & Aspley Guise is £499,000 (about £423 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to MK17 8SL, including Swallowfield Primary (Good) and Fulbrook (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK17 8SL is Woburn Sands, about 374 m away.
MK17 8SL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,697 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 8SL 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.