Postcode MK45 2BW is located in a rural town, within the Ampthill ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Houghton Conquest & Clophill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Houghton Conquest & Clophill is £52,100 per year. The nearest station is Flitwick located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Houghton Conquest & Clophill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Houghton Conquest & Clophill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Houghton Conquest & Clophill is £52,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK45 2BW.
Houghton Conquest & Clophill near MK45 2BW 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £425,500 in Ampthill area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £189,242 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £402,975 |
| Terraced | 51 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ampthill
In the MK45 2BW postcode area, located within Houghton Conquest & Clophill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Maulden Lower School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Russell Lower School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK45 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Khindas Budgens | 81 Ampthill Road, Maulden, MK45 2DH | Walking directions to Khindas Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | Ampthill Road, Central Bedfordshire, MK45 2DH | Walking directions to Budgens |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.