MK45 — BEDFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK45

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK45 is £504,721, which is 7% above the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK45 cost 75.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK45 have risen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£593,861	775
Semi-detached	£379,442	689
Terraced	£317,871	488
Flat	£227,042	157
All types	£504,721	2199

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK45

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK45 has a crime rate well 92% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in MK45

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK45 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cotton End Forest School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Flitwick Lower School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Haynes Lower School	Primary	Good	mi
Houghton Conquest Lower School	Primary	Good	mi
Maulden Lower School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK45 are 282.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

282.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK45 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

MK45 — BEDFORD

Area Summary

MK45 (BEDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£504,721, 76% above national average), low crime (92% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (282 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MK44

BEDFORD

£507K

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£548K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK45?

The average house price in MK45 (BEDFORD) is £504,721, based on 2199 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 76% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.6% over the past year.

Is MK45 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK45 is significantly below the national average (6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in MK45?

There are 23 schools in or near MK45. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in MK45?

Council tax in MK45 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in MK45?

The average broadband download speed in MK45 is 282 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK45 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in MK45 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 194,976.