Area Information for Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED

Ashpole Avenue in Wootton is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Wootton & Kempston Rural ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED, 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 9ED.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Bedford
Ward Wootton & Kempston Rural
Constituency Mid 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

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 69 property sales in Ashpole Avenue, MK43 9ED since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bromham,Oakley,Wootton), and the Bedfordshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED 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.

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 Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED:

Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9EG
Ellis Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9BZ
Lambert Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9FH
Haycroft, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9PA
Juffs Lane, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9FG
Haycroft, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9PB

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

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House Prices

We have found 69 property sales in Ashpole Avenue 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

The area containing Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, 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 109
Semi-Detached 55
Terraced 15
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 180
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 77% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 128
Shared Ownership 11
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 21
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 4
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 180

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 13
Two People 50
Three People 44
Four People 50
Five People 16
Six People 4
Seven People 3
8+ People 0
Total 180

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 13
Family Household 165
Other Household 2
Total 180

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 111
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 4
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 180

Gender Embed This

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

Gender
Male 273
Female 297
Total 570

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around MK43 9ED has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 32% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 47
5-9 84
10-14 49
15-19 43
20-24 23
25-29 26
30-34 60
35-39 64
40-44 56
45-49 45
50-54 34
55-59 20
60-64 9
65-69 4
70-74 3
75-79 5
80-84 0
85+ 0
Total 572

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode MK43 9ED 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 124
Married 221
Separated 8
Divorced 21
Widowed 5
Total 379

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.

This area is fit as a fiddle, with over 91% of the population reporting themselves as being in Good or Very Good health at this address.

Health
Very Good 341
Good 178
Fair 36
Bad 15
Very Bad 2
Total 572

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) 158
Apprenticeship 10
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 81
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 64
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 21
Other 12
Total 379

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 75% 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 430
Mixed Ethnicity 55
Indian 32
Chinese 6
Other Asian 6
Black African 20
Black Caribbean 8
Other Black/African/Caribbean 2
Arab 7
Other 5
Total 571

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 496
European Union 24
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 22
Middle East and Asia 20
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 570

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 496
10+ Years 56
5-10 Years 11
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 5
Total 572

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 9ED.

Passport(s) Held
None 60
United Kingdom 471
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 25
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 5
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

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 239
Christian 246
Buddhist 0
Hindu 10
Jewish 0
Muslim 7
Sikh 18
Other Religion 7
Not Stated 42
Total 569

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Wootton & Kempston Rural ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 56% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

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 214
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 48
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 12
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 33
Retired 12
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 5
Total 380

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 48
Professional Occupations 89
Associate Professional Occupations 58
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 27
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 24
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 302

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 77
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 118
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 45
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 30
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 21
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 8
Full-time Student 32
Total 378

Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED 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 Ashpole Avenue
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wootton. 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 9ED.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 19 closest railway stations to Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kempston Hardwick 0.8 miles
Stewartby 1.8 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 2.9 miles
Bedford St Johns 3.4 miles
Bedford 3.4 miles
Lidlington 4 miles
Ridgmont 5.6 miles
Flitwick 6.4 miles
Aspley Guise 6.9 miles
Woburn Sands 7.7 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 9.3 miles
Bow Brickhill 9.7 miles
Sandy 11 miles
Fenny Stratford 11 miles
Biggleswade 12 miles
Bletchley 12 miles
Milton Keynes Central 12 miles
Arlesey 12 miles
Wolverton 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is Wootton Primary School, approximately 460 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wootton Primary School 460 yards October 2013
    
Balliol Primary School 1.5 miles July 2022
    
Kempston Rural Primary School 1.5 miles November 2023
    
Broadmead Lower School 1.6 miles June 2023
    
Shelton Lower School 1.7 miles November 2016
    
Springfield Primary School 2 miles June 2022
    
Bedford Road Primary Academy 2 miles May 2022
    
Willow Grove Primary School 2 miles  
Camestone School 2.3 miles April 2017
    
Wixams Tree Primary Academy 2.4 miles April 2024
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is Wootton Upper School, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wootton Upper School 0.7 miles November 2024
Kempston Academy 1.2 miles September 2018
    
Marston Vale Middle School 1.9 miles October 2024
Daubeney Academy 2.1 miles February 2023
    
Wixams Academy 2.4 miles March 2024
    
Biddenham International School and Sports College 3.1 miles March 2019
    
Bedford Academy 3.4 miles March 2023
    
Bedford Free School 3.5 miles January 2020
    
Holywell School 3.8 miles March 2018
    
Castle Newnham School 4.6 miles September 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is Wootton Vale and Shortstown Surgery, approximately 380 yards 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 Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is Kempston Dental Practice, approximately 2.1 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 Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is The Manor Hospital, approximately 3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Manor Hospital 3 miles
Bedford Hospital South Wing 3.2 miles
Steppingley Hospital 5.7 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Ashpole Avenue, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9ED. The nearest is Chis Archbold Optometrist, 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.


 

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Broadband in MK43 9ED

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.

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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+

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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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