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MK45 4GL

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Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe

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Overview

Postcode MK45 4GL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe ward of Central Bedfordshire in the East of England region, and forms part of the Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe is £72,993 per year. The nearest station is Flitwick, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Silsoe Nature Reserve & Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe is £72,993 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from MK45 4GL.

Flood risk

No risk

Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe near MK45 4GL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Flitwick located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK45 4GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSilsoe Nature Reserve & ParkLargeWalking directions to Silsoe Nature Reserve & Park

Area Profile

Population
551
Population density
91.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.65(+87%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.68(-57%)
Public order
3.42(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.85(-55%)
Vehicle crime
2.85(-35%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
479
86.78%
Indian
27
4.89%
Other White
15
2.72%
Irish
11
1.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.63%
Total population: 552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
43.89%
Level 3 (A level)
82
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
12.97%
No qualifications
43
10.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 401

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
116
61.38%
Owns outright
39
20.63%
Shared ownership
14
7.41%
Other social rented
9
4.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.76%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe

Median price£402,000
Price per sq ft£423
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £530K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £402,000 (about £423 per square foot) in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £905,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£615,000£421
Semi-Detached47£380,000£427
Terraced20£329,000£433
Flats9£230,000£343

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,500£148,875£300,000£250,000
2017£472,500£215,000£315,000£266,500
2018£490,000£205,000£337,750£281,750
2019£500,000£192,000£320,000£245,000
2020£500,000£210,000£320,000£275,000
2021£550,000£162,000£355,000£295,000
2022£630,000£227,498£370,000£310,000
2023£504,000£266,250£375,000£285,000
2024£520,000£250,000£392,500£311,000
2025£613,500£230,000£360,000£320,000
2026£615,000£275,000£381,000£330,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335£293£307£319
2017£358£313£370£366
2018£346£227£361£358
2019£330£310£357£337
2020£368£310£329£347
2021£394£331£376£391
2022£412£309£417£428
2023£387£344£428£406
2024£398£375£414£412
2025£420£342£424£431
2026£424£358£438£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK45 4GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK45 4GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202518, Plantation View, Bedford, MK45 4GGDetachedFreehold£650,000
12 Dec 202518, Aspen Way, Bedford, MK45 4GFDetachedFreehold£550,000
19 Jun 202527, Hazel Grove, Bedford, MK45 4GJTerracedLeasehold£185,000
06 Mar 20263, Spruce Edge, Bedford, MK45 4GXFlatsFreehold£310,000
10 Sept 202510, Ash Tree Covert, Bedford, MK45 4GNSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the MK45 4GL postcode area, located within Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK45 4GL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySilsoe CofE VC Lower SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.8 miNot applicableEsland Bedford SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Central Bedfordshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK45 4GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna French

Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Liz Childs

Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Blake Stephenson

Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictCentral BedfordshireE06000056
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid BedfordshireE14001359
ParishSilsoeE04011982
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Westoning, Harlington & SilsoeE02003615
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Central Bedfordshire 017FE01033824
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2014-12-01

Frequently asked questions about MK45 4GL

Is MK45 4GL (Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe) safe?

The area around MK45 4GL records about 29 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near MK45 4GL?

The median sale price around MK45 4GL in Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe is £402,000 (about £423 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK45 4GL?

There are 2 schools close to MK45 4GL, including Silsoe CofE VC Lower School (Good) and Esland Bedford School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK45 4GL?

MK45 4GL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK45 4GL (Westoning, Harlington & Silsoe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Bedfordshire covering MK45 4GL is Blake Stephenson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anna French (Independent) and Liz Childs (Independent).

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Data Sources

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.