Postcode MK45 1BZ is located in an urban city, within the Flitwick ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Flitwick West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Flitwick West is £68,471 per year. The nearest station is Flitwick, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Froghall Fields Recreation Ground.
Flitwick West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Flitwick West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Flitwick West is £68,471 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from MK45 1BZ.
Flitwick West near MK45 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Flitwick located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Flitwick | N/A | Walking directions to Flitwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Froghall Fields Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Froghall Fields Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Churchill Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Churchill Drive Park |
| 0.2 mi | Steppingley Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Steppingley Gardens Park |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £414 per square foot) in Flitwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £485,000 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £350,000 | £434 |
| Terraced | 63 | £315,000 | £411 |
| Flats | 14 | £202,000 | £346 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £437,498 | £206,500 | £309,995 | £242,500 |
| 2017 | £440,000 | £199,000 | £300,000 | £247,500 |
| 2018 | £434,995 | £204,500 | £298,000 | £265,000 |
| 2019 | £427,500 | £190,000 | £310,782 | £268,000 |
| 2020 | £476,250 | £180,000 | £312,000 | £249,250 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £203,000 | £313,750 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | £450,000 | £216,500 | £345,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £480,000 | £205,000 | £338,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £492,500 | £207,500 | £367,250 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £205,000 | £356,000 | £297,500 |
| 2026 | £530,000 | £135,000 | £350,000 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £321 | £333 | £312 | £349 |
| 2017 | £334 | £338 | £335 | £333 |
| 2018 | £341 | £335 | £323 | £369 |
| 2019 | £339 | £354 | £326 | £329 |
| 2020 | £333 | £305 | £336 | £332 |
| 2021 | £356 | £322 | £361 | £377 |
| 2022 | £390 | £343 | £409 | £387 |
| 2023 | £401 | £343 | £398 | £398 |
| 2024 | £396 | £322 | £383 | £368 |
| 2025 | £412 | £341 | £405 | £404 |
| 2026 | £410 | £306 | £465 | £430 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK45 1BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 137, Millwright Way, Bedford, MK45 1BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £338,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 113, Millwright Way, Bedford, MK45 1BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 121, Millwright Way, Bedford, MK45 1BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 41, Millwright Way, Bedford, MK45 1BL | Terraced | Freehold | £246,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 34, Millwright Way, Bedford, MK45 1BL | Terraced | Freehold | £257,750 |
In the MK45 1BZ postcode area, located within Flitwick West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK45 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Windmill Road Food and Wine | 37 Windmill Road, Flitwick, MK45 1AU | Walking directions to Windmill Road Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK45 1GX | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.4 mi | Shell Select | Ampthill Road, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 1GX | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 MK45 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Mackey
Flitwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Heather Jane Townsend
Flitwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Ian David Adams
Flitwick - Elected 4 May 2023
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK45 1BZ records about 27 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around MK45 1BZ in Flitwick West is £340,000 (about £414 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to MK45 1BZ, including Templefield Lower School (Good), Woodland Middle School Academy (Good) and Redborne Upper School and Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK45 1BZ is Flitwick, about 935 m away.
MK45 1BZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,391 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 MK45 1BZ is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gareth Mackey (Independent), Heather Jane Townsend (Independent) and Ian David Adams (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.