Area Information for Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH

Phipps Close in Wilstead is in the Eastern region of England. The postcode is within the Wixams & Wilstead ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This page combines information for the address Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of MK45 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 MK45 3EH.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Bedford
Ward Wixams & Wilstead
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 6 property sales in Phipps Close, MK45 3EH 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 outright ownership. 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 (Wilstead,Shortstown ,Willington,), 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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH.

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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH 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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH:

Whitworth Way, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EF
Morgans Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EB
Hampton Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3DA
Whitworth Way, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3DX
Whitworth Way, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EE
Armstrong Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about MK45 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 6 property sales in Phipps Close 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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, 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 95
Semi-Detached 51
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 1
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 153
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 78
Owned with Mortgage 57
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 3
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 151

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 69
Three People 25
Four People 19
Five People 7
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 152

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 32
Family Household 116
Other Household 4
Total 152

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 95
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 153

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 47% male.

Gender
Male 170
Female 192
Total 362

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 25
5-9 21
10-14 13
15-19 19
20-24 12
25-29 20
30-34 28
35-39 20
40-44 21
45-49 18
50-54 25
55-59 18
60-64 29
65-69 29
70-74 20
75-79 12
80-84 26
85+ 6
Total 362

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode MK45 3EH 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 80
Married 168
Separated 2
Divorced 31
Widowed 18
Total 299

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 183
Good 132
Fair 35
Bad 11
Very Bad 1
Total 362

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) 109
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 61
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 38
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 37
Other 5
Total 297

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 88% 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 320
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 18
Pakistani 5
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 2
Total 362

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 330
European Union 22
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 362

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 330
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 4
Total 362

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Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to MK45 3EH.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 319
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 16
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 146
Christian 172
Buddhist 3
Hindu 3
Jewish 0
Muslim 3
Sikh 13
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 23
Total 363

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Wixams & Wilstead ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% 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 117
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 33
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 8
Retired 90
Looking After Home or Family 10
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 4
Other 9
Total 297

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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 26
Professional Occupations 49
Associate Professional Occupations 34
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 10
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 10
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 9
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 175

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 53
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 100
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 36
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 28
Semi-Routine Occupation 27
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 8
Full-time Student 8
Total 295

Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH is within the Wilstead,Shortstown ,Willington, 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 Phipps Close
Neighbourhood Team Address Wilstead,Shortstown ,Willington,
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.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Wilstead. 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 MK45 3EH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 19 closest railway stations to Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest railway station is Kempston Hardwick, approximately 2.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kempston Hardwick 2.7 miles
Stewartby 3.4 miles
Bedford St Johns 3.6 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) 4.2 miles
Bedford 4.2 miles
Lidlington 5.6 miles
Flitwick 5.7 miles
Ridgmont 7.4 miles
Sandy 7.6 miles
Biggleswade 7.7 miles
Arlesey 8.4 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) 8.4 miles
Aspley Guise 9 miles
Woburn Sands 9.9 miles
Letchworth Garden City 12 miles
Hitchin 12 miles
Bow Brickhill 12 miles
Leagrave 13 miles
Baldock 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is Wilstead Primary School, approximately 360 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wilstead Primary School 360 yards October 2023
    
Wixams Tree Primary Academy 1.2 miles April 2024
    
Cotton End Forest School 1.5 miles January 2023
    
Willow Grove Primary School 1.6 miles  
Houghton Conquest Lower School 1.8 miles June 2024
    
Haynes Lower School 2.2 miles July 2023
    
Shortstown Primary School 2.3 miles October 2021
    
Elstow School 2.5 miles November 2016
    
Broadmead Lower School 2.9 miles June 2023
    
Springfield Primary School 3 miles June 2022
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is Wixams Academy, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wixams Academy 1.2 miles March 2024
    
Bedford Academy 2.8 miles March 2023
    
Daubeney Academy 3 miles February 2023
    
Marston Vale Middle School 3 miles October 2024
Kempston Academy 3.5 miles September 2018
    
Bedford Free School 3.8 miles January 2020
    
Alameda Middle School 4.2 miles February 2018
    
Wootton Upper School 4.3 miles November 2024
Goldington Academy 4.5 miles February 2022
    
Biddenham International School and Sports College 4.6 miles March 2019
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is London Road Surgery, approximately 2.5 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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is Kempston Dental Practice, approximately 3.5 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 Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is Bedford Hospital South Wing, approximately 3.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bedford Hospital South Wing 3.6 miles
The Manor Hospital 5.1 miles
Steppingley Hospital 5.5 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Phipps Close, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3EH. The nearest is Chis Archbold Optometrist, approximately 3.5 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 MK45 3EH

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+

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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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