Area Information for The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH

Summary Back to Top

The Spinney in Oakley is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Clapham & Oakley ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of MK43 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 MK43 7TH.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Bedford
Ward Clapham & Oakley
Constituency North Bedfordshire * 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

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH:

Flax Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7PW
Ruffs Furze, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RT
Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TG
Lovell Road, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RX
Church Lane, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RU
Ruffs Furze, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7RS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about MK43 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH 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 (2 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 2 property sales in The Spinney 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

The area containing The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. 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 76
Semi-Detached 24
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 7
Flat (Converted) 7
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 118
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 28% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 46
Owned with Mortgage 32
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 33
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 119

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 32
Two People 51
Three People 16
Four People 15
Five People 6
Six People 1
Seven People 1
8+ People 0
Total 122

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 31
Family Household 83
Other Household 8
Total 122

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 57
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 119

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 North Bedfordshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 130
Female 146
Total 276

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 7
5-9 10
10-14 11
15-19 16
20-24 11
25-29 6
30-34 12
35-39 5
40-44 9
45-49 16
50-54 20
55-59 16
60-64 27
65-69 15
70-74 32
75-79 25
80-84 22
85+ 16
Total 276

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode MK43 7TH 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 46
Married 153
Separated 3
Divorced 17
Widowed 20
Total 239

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 122
Good 97
Fair 43
Bad 9
Very Bad 4
Total 275

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) 100
Apprenticeship 16
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 24
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 33
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 44
Other 6
Total 241

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 93% 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 256
Mixed Ethnicity 15
Indian 1
Pakistani 2
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 276

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 255
European Union 13
Africa 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Total 277

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 255
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 1
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 276

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 MK43 7TH.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 242
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 0

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 97
Christian 167
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 3
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 7
Total 276

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Clapham & Oakley ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 47% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 54
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 23
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 7
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 11
Retired 113
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 4
Total 242

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 30
Professional Occupations 24
Associate Professional Occupations 14
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 8
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 3
Total 101

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 58
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 55
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 35
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 12
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 10
Full-time Student 11
Total 238

Policing and Crime Back to Top

The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH is within the Bromham,Oakley,Wootton 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 The Spinney
Neighbourhood Team Address Bromham,Oakley,Wootton
37 High Street
Riseley
MK44 1DX
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

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to Oakley. 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 MK43 7TH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 12 closest railway stations to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest railway station is Bedford, approximately 2.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedford 2.9 miles
Bedford St Johns 3.5 miles
Kempston Hardwick 5.3 miles
Stewartby 6.8 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 7.9 miles
Lidlington 8.9 miles
Ridgmont 11 miles
Sandy 11 miles
Aspley Guise 12 miles
Flitwick 12 miles
Wellingborough 12 miles
Woburn Sands 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is Oakley Primary Academy, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Oakley Primary Academy 330 yards
    
Bromham CofE Primary School 1.3 miles
    
Ursula Taylor Church of England School 1.4 miles
    
Milton Ernest CofE Primary School 1.8 miles
    
Great Ouse Primary Academy 2.1 miles
    
St James' CofE Academy 2.1 miles
    
Edith Cavell Primary School 2.4 miles
    
Scott Primary School 2.5 miles
    
Livingstone Primary School 2.6 miles
    
Westfield Primary School 2.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is Lincroft Academy, approximately 220 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lincroft Academy 220 yards
    
Biddenham International School and Sports College 2.4 miles
    
St Thomas More Catholic School 2.6 miles
    
Castle Newnham School 3.4 miles
    
Bedford Free School 3.4 miles
    
Goldington Academy 3.7 miles
    
Mark Rutherford School 3.8 miles
    
Kempston Academy 4 miles
    
Daubeney Academy 4.1 miles
    
Sharnbrook Academy 4.1 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is Priory Medical Centre, 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 The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is Dental Care Centre, approximately 1.4 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 2 closest hospitals to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is The Manor Hospital, approximately 2.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Manor Hospital 2.1 miles
Bedford Hospital South Wing 3.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to The Spinney, Parsonage Close, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7TH. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Bedford Fairfield Park Sainsbury's, approximately 2.2 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.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in MK43 7TH

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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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Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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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