Area Information for St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF

Summary Back to Top

St. Martins Way in Bedford is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Kingsbrook ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Bedford. This page combines information for the address St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of MK42 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for MK42 0LF.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Bedford
Ward Kingsbrook
Constituency Bedford * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region Eastern
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (4 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 4 property sales in St. Martins Way since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 34
Semi-Detached 43
Terraced 34
Flat (Purpose-Built) 28
Flat (Converted) 3
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 9
Total 152
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 44
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 8
Rented: Other Social 20
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 28
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 153

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 74
Two People 46
Three People 22
Four People 8
Five People 2
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 153

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 74
Family Household 68
Other Household 8
Total 150

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 64
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 24
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 153

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Bedford constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 48% male.

Gender
Male 135
Female 145
Total 280

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 16
5-9 10
10-14 7
15-19 14
20-24 10
25-29 15
30-34 23
35-39 23
40-44 19
45-49 25
50-54 27
55-59 29
60-64 22
65-69 15
70-74 10
75-79 3
80-84 4
85+ 3
Total 275

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode MK42 0LF does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 90
Married 96
Separated 11
Divorced 39
Widowed 11
Total 247

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 102
Good 114
Fair 46
Bad 12
Very Bad 5
Total 279

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 67
Apprenticeship 22
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 40
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 28
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 27
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Other 6
Total 247

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 79% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 220
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 15
Pakistani 6
Chinese 6
Other Asian 1
Black African 5
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 1
Other 5
Total 279

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 213
European Union 33
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 15
Middle East and Asia 13
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 2
Total 281

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 213
10+ Years 40
5-10 Years 12
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 281

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to MK42 0LF.

Passport(s) Held
None 45
United Kingdom 190
European Union 36
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 6

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 103
Christian 133
Buddhist 0
Hindu 9
Jewish 0
Muslim 16
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 280

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 103
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 26
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 11
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 31
Looking After Home or Family 12
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 7
Total 244

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 13
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 21
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 16
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 159

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 24
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 31
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 38
Semi-Routine Occupation 48
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 33
Full-time Student 9
Total 246

Policing and Crime Back to Top

St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF is within the Kingsbrook,Kempston,Cauldwell policing neighbourhood, under the Bedfordshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near St. Martins Way
Neighbourhood Team Address Kingsbrook,Kempston,Cauldwell
Woburn Road
Kempston
MK43 9AX
Force Website: http://www.beds.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to MK42 0LF. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for MK42 0LF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 15 closest railway stations to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedford St Johns 1.6 miles
Bedford 2.2 miles
Kempston Hardwick 3.7 miles
Stewartby 5.3 miles
Sandy 6.4 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 6.4 miles
Biggleswade 7.7 miles
Lidlington 7.8 miles
Flitwick 8.7 miles
Ridgmont 9.6 miles
Arlesey 9.7 miles
St Neots 11 miles
Aspley Guise 12 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 12 miles
Woburn Sands 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Shortstown Primary School, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Shortstown Primary School 0.8 miles
    
King's Oak Primary School 0.8 miles
    
Shackleton Primary School 1.3 miles
    
Goldington Green Academy 1.4 miles
    
Castle Newnham School 1.5 miles
    
Elstow School 1.5 miles
    
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 1.7 miles
    
Cauldwell School 1.8 miles
    
Sheerhatch Primary School 1.8 miles
    
The Hills Academy 2 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Bedford Academy, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Bedford Academy 0.9 miles
    
Goldington Academy 1.6 miles
    
Bedford Free School 1.6 miles
    
Castle Newnham School 1.8 miles
    
Daubeney Academy 2.3 miles
    
Mark Rutherford School 2.5 miles
    
Wixams Academy 2.9 miles
    
Biddenham International School and Sports College 2.9 miles
    
St Thomas More Catholic School 3 miles
    
Kempston Academy 3.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Bedoc Healthcare, approximately 0.7 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Bedford Dental Practice, approximately 1.3 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Bedford Hospital South Wing, approximately 1.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedford Hospital South Wing 1.8 miles
The Manor Hospital 3.6 miles
Lakeside Hospital 7.3 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to St. Martins Way, Bedford, MK42 0LF. The nearest is Allders Opticians, approximately 1.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in MK42 0LF

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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