MK45 1HW
a primarily residential postcode in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
Coordinates
Latitude: 52.0107 / 52°0'38"N
Longitude: -0.5026 / 0°30'9"W
OS Eastings: 502869
OS Northings: 235756
OS Grid: TL028357
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR G3G.ZPC
Mapcode Global: VHFQT.7QNG
Plus Code: 9C4X2F6W+7X
Maidenhead Locator System: IO92ra92
What Three Birds: hobby.bluethroat.swallow
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Astwood Drive, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1HW
Summary
MK45 1HW is a primarily residential postcode in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire. It was first introduced in January 1992.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £1,944 to £1,122,659 with an average of £238,677.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1991 and 1995, between 1996 and 2002 and between 1983 and 1990.
23% of residential property sales since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly owner occupied, with some privately rented
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C and D.
The average commercial rateable value is £12,500. The most common recorded business type is Tennis Courts.
In the 2011 census, there were 104 people resident in MK45 1HW, of which 53 were male and 51 were female. This also includes overnight visitors at domestic properties, and residents of non-domestic properties such as hotels, prisons and halls of residence.
MK45 1HW is in the Bedford travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Bedfordshire Primary Care Trust.
MK45 1HW is approximately 73m (239ft) above sea level.
See recent residential property sales in MK45 1HW
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing MK45 1HW
5a1: Urbanites - Urban Professionals and Families - White Professionals
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for MK45 1HW
England C1: a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
5/10 (Moderate)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
6/10 (Moderate)
Supermarkets near MK45 1HW include Tesco and Waitrose. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
MK45 1HW at other websites
- Air quality forecast for MK45 1HW at Smogwatch
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- River levels and flood warnings near MK45 1HW at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near MK45 1HW at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near MK45 1HW at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to MK45 1HW at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near MK45 1HW at Plugpoint
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- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near MK45 1HW at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of MK45 1HW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Ward
Flitwick
Councillors
Ian Adams (Conservative)
Gareth Mackey (Independent)
Heather Townsend (Independent)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
MP
Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for MK45 1HW.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near MK45 1HW.
Primary
Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ
Community School
Ages 4 - 9
Needs improvement
Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1EY
Community School
Ages 3 - 9
Good
Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LU
Community School
Ages 5 - 9
Good
The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
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Ages 3 - 9
Good
Secondary
Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1NP
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Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU
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Ages 13 - 18
Outstanding
Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2QR
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX
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Ages 13 - 18
Good
Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NH
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Ages 9 - 13
Needs improvement
Parkfields Middle School
Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
Foundation School
Ages 9 - 13
Outstanding
Arnold Academy
Hexton Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4JZ
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HT
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Ages 13 - 18
Needs improvement
Fulbrook Middle School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
Holywell School
Red Lion Close, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0JA
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Ages 9 - 13
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.