Area guide

Living in MK45, Central Bedfordshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK45 in Central Bedfordshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Central Bedfordshire: £356,453, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.

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What actually sold around MK45

108 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK45 in the last 2 years, with a median of £410,000 and a range from £185,000 to £1,250,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
58 RUSSELL DRIVE, MK45 2TU detached £535,000 2026-06-25
24 CEDAR CLOSE, MK45 2UD semi-detached £425,000 2026-05-29
47 POPPY DRIVE, MK45 2AT terraced £465,000 2026-05-12
16 FLITWICK ROAD, MK45 2BJ semi-detached £605,000 2026-05-07
17 HAWTHORN CLOSE, MK45 2TN terraced £255,000 2026-05-01
103 POPPY DRIVE, MK45 2AT semi-detached £575,000 2026-04-30

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

12 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Redborne Upper School and Community College Secondary Good 0.8 mi
Greenfield CofE VC Lower School Primary Good 1.5 mi
Houghton Conquest Lower School Primary Good 2.8 mi
Russell Lower School Primary Not rated 0.7 mi
The Firs Lower School Primary Not rated 0.9 mi
Maulden Lower School Primary Not rated 1.0 mi

9 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Professional occupations22.9%
Managers, directors and senior officials22.6%
Associate professional and technical13.6%
Administrative and secretarial10.9%
Skilled trades8.1%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

19 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK45 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Deprivation

This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Central Bedfordshire's figures.

Common questions about MK45

What is the average house price in MK45?

The average sold price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in MK45?

Prices in Central Bedfordshire are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in MK45?

The median of 108 recorded sales around central MK45 in the last 2 years is £410,000, ranging from £185,000 to £1,250,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in MK45?

12 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK45, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in MK45?

19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK45 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is MK45 at risk of flooding?

Central MK45 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is MK45 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £410,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 19 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is MK45 safe?

19 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK45 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? MK45 or SG17, MK45 or MK42, MK45 or MK43.

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