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MK45

BEDFORD

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

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MK45 encompasses BEDFORD and its surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £504,721
1yr change ▲ 3.6%
Crime 93% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£504,721

▲ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

76% above national avg

Crime Rate

6.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

92% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

282 Mbps

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.

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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

£488K £497K £507K £516K £526K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

62

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.

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282.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about MK45 BEDFORD

What is the average house price in MK45 BEDFORD?
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 BEDFORD 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 is the population of MK45 BEDFORD?
The population of MK45 (BEDFORD) is approximately 194,976 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in MK45 BEDFORD?
There are 23 schools in or near MK45. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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