Postcode MK43 0JU is located in a rural town, within the Cranfield & Marston Moretaine ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 Millbrook (Bedfordshire), about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Marston Skate Park.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 217 ft away from MK43 0JU.
Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn near MK43 0JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millbrook (Bedfordshire) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marston Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Marston Skate Park |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 (about £375 per square foot) in Cranfield & Marston Moretaine area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £774,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 62 | £481,000 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £335,000 | £389 |
| Terraced | 41 | £292,500 | £352 |
| Flats | 7 | £190,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389,973 | £163,750 | £264,973 | £245,975 |
| 2017 | £399,998 | £178,000 | £250,000 | £234,500 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £187,500 | £298,000 | £280,950 |
| 2019 | £449,995 | £180,750 | £275,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £439,995 | £90,000 | £305,000 | £235,500 |
| 2021 | £451,998 | £190,000 | £304,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £510,995 | £198,500 | £342,500 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £500,000 | £160,500 | £350,000 | £295,000 |
| 2024 | £475,000 | £204,000 | £335,000 | £284,000 |
| 2025 | £475,000 | £180,000 | £328,000 | £302,500 |
| 2026 | £450,000 | £207,500 | £346,250 | £292,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £259 | £291 | £287 |
| 2017 | £294 | £285 | £319 | £278 |
| 2018 | £304 | £317 | £302 | £289 |
| 2019 | £305 | £279 | £300 | £299 |
| 2020 | £313 | £138 | £323 | £273 |
| 2021 | £308 | £269 | £320 | £307 |
| 2022 | £353 | £308 | £362 | £332 |
| 2023 | £367 | £243 | £376 | £333 |
| 2024 | £363 | £296 | £361 | £340 |
| 2025 | £362 | £312 | £383 | £356 |
| 2026 | £373 | £323 | £428 | £432 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK43 0JU.
In the MK43 0JU postcode area, located within Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 0JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0LD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Station Road, Marston Moretaine, MK43 0PH | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Village Food Store | Browns Close, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0PH | Walking directions to Village Food 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 MK43 0JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert William Morris
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023
Saverio Bongo
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Clark
Cranfield & Marston Moretaine - Elected 4 May 2023
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK43 0JU records about 33 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 MK43 0JU in Marston Moretaine, Lidlington & Woburn is £351,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to MK43 0JU, including Marston Moreteyne VC School and Shelton Lower School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK43 0JU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,836 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 MK43 0JU is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Robert William Morris (Conservative and Unionist Party), Saverio Bongo (Independent) and Sue Clark (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.