MK45 1DN postcode in Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire
MK45 1DN is a postcode in Flitwick, in the Flitwick ward of Central Bedfordshire. It is in the Mid Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency and the Bedfordshire police force area, and has been in use since March 1982.
Where MK45 1DN is, and what is near it
- MK45 1DN
- Other postcodes in MK45 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 20 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.0053, longitude -0.4945)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; roads, rivers and built-up areas: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after MK45 1DN?
- Central BedfordshireCouncil, for all local services Central Bedfordshire: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around MK45 1DN Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- BedfordshirePolice force area
- Mid BedfordshireParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Blake Stephenson (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Blake Stephenson
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at MK45 1DN?
Every home and business at MK45 1DN can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Central Bedfordshire: 87%
Central Bedfordshire: 98%
The line marks the figure across Central Bedfordshire.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at MK45 1DN?
BinDayBuddy has not read Central Bedfordshire Council's days for MK45 1DN today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for MK45 1DN on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is MK45 1DN at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include MK45 1DN.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Central Bedfordshire
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for MK45 1DN: 6,186 properties in Central Bedfordshire are at high risk (3.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Central Bedfordshire
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of MK45 1DN is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near MK45 1DN?
Homes in MK45 1 sold for a typical £350,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 191 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- 12 months to August 2025
- £350,000
- 12 months to August 2026
- £350,000
■ no change on the 12 months before
Across the whole MK45 district: a typical £398,000 from 681 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in MK45 1DN
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in MK45 1DN from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 8 November 2024. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near MK45 1DN?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 570 homes in the neighbourhood around MK45 1DN. The largest share of them, 32%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (32%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Central Bedfordshire for 2026‑27: £2,516. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,677 (band A) to £4,194 (band G); band C, the most common, is £2,237.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (4%) | £1,677 |
| Band B | about 110 (19%) | £1,957 |
| Band C | about 180 (32%) | £2,237 |
| Band D | about 60 (11%) | £2,516 |
| Band E | about 130 (23%) | £3,075 |
| Band F | about 50 (9%) | £3,634 |
| Band G | about 20 (4%) | £4,194 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,032 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- 5% 1900 to 1918
- 7% 1919 to 1939
- 8% 1945 to 1964
- 14% 1965 to 1982
- 32% 1983 to 1999
- 20% 2000 to 2009
- 5% 2010 to 2019
- 5% 2020 or later
Averages for Central Bedfordshire before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of MK45 1DN is in (ONS area E01017401), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest open schools to MK45 1DN, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to MK45 1DN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of MK45 1DN is Flitwick Rail Station, 200 metres away in a straight line.
- Flitwick Rail Station Railway station 200 mWalk
- Harlington (Beds) Rail Station Railway station 4.8 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
20 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Post Office, 126 m away.
More stations near MK45 1DN, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of MK45 1DN, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Flitwick Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01525 715300 100 mWalk
- Houghton Close Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01525 300898 2.3 kmCycle
- Greensand Surgery (Ampthill) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01525 631390 2.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near MK45 1DN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of MK45 1DN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 300 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest to the centre of MK45 1DN, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Station Square Dental Practice Phone 01525 721200 200 mWalk
- Peak Dental & Cosmetic Centre 200 mWalk
- Flitwick High Street Dental Practice Phone 01525 717288 500 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to MK45 1DN?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2026 12.4 kmDrive
- Chaul End Community Centre Health Suite 12.9 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest care homes to the centre of MK45 1DN, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Saxon Close Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2024 · Phone 01525 720170 500 mWalk
- Pine House Phone 01525 873265 700 mWalk
- Pine Lodge Phone 01525 301366 700 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of MK45 1DN, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- The Highlands Pharmacy Ltd Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01525 716933 50 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 10-12 Coniston Road Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01525 771647 350 mWalk
- W Cheeseman & Son Ltd Mon to Fri 9am to 1:30pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01525 402173 2.9 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near MK45 1DN?
The nearest vets to the centre of MK45 1DN on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Boness Vets Phone +44 1525 888677 200 mWalk
- Medivet Veterinary Practice Phone +44 1525 714892 400 mWalk
- Ampthill Veterinary Centre 3.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is MK45 1DN in a conservation area?
The centre of MK45 1DN is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near MK45 1DN?
Police.uk records 62 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of MK45 1DN in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other theft 3, public order 2, other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for MK45 1DN
- Ward
- Flitwick
- Parish
- Flitwick
- Region
- East of England
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Flitwick
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- March 1982
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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