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Covering Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill, Cotton End, Flitton, Flitwick, Gravenhurst, Greenfield, Haynes, Haynes Church End, Herring's Green, Houghton Conquest, How End, Kempston Hardwick, Maulden, Millbrook, Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Silsoe, Steppingley, Westoning, Wilstead, including Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe, Cranfield & Marston Moretaine, Greyfriars. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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MK45 (Ampthill) in a nutshell

MK45 covers Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill, Cotton End, Flitton, Flitwick, Gravenhurst, Greenfield, Haynes, Haynes Church End, Herring's Green, Houghton Conquest, How End, Kempston Hardwick, Maulden, Millbrook, Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Silsoe, Steppingley, Westoning, Wilstead, in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for MK45

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Two councils in one district

MK45 is split between Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

MK45 stretches across Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe, Cranfield & Marston Moretaine and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'MK45', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Bedford run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bedford: 73.8% mains gas only
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Bedford page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does MK45 cover?

MK45 (Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill, Cotton End, Flitton, Flitwick, Gravenhurst, Greenfield, Haynes, Haynes Church End, Herring's Green, Houghton Conquest, How End, Kempston Hardwick, Maulden, Millbrook, Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Silsoe, Steppingley, Westoning, Wilstead) includes the wards of Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe, Cranfield & Marston Moretaine, Flitwick, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Meppershall & Shillington, Northill, Shortstown, Toddington, Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield, Wixams & Wilstead (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to MK45?

Neighbouring districts include MK42 (Cauldwell), MK40 (Biddenham), LU4 (Luton – West), MK41 (Brickhill), SG17 (Shefford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering MK45 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in MK45?

About 17,630 households and 43,277 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,313 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is MK45 in?

MK45 sits in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, North Bedfordshire.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
MK45 1
Areas covered
Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay, Clophill, Cotton End, Flitton, Flitwick, Gravenhurst, Greenfield, Haynes, Haynes Church End, Herring's Green, Houghton Conquest, How End, Kempston Hardwick, Maulden, Millbrook, Pulloxhill, Sharpenhoe, Silsoe, Steppingley, Westoning, Wilstead 2
Active postcodes
1,313 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,630 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
43,277 2
Electoral wards
Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe, Cranfield & Marston Moretaine, Flitwick, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Meppershall & Shillington, Northill … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bedford, Mid Bedfordshire, North Bedfordshire 4
Local authority
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Bedford built-up area)
73.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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