Brampton Close is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK42 0HD is located in the Kingsbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brampton Close, Bedford, MK42 0HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 0HE, MK42 0NH, MK42 0HF, MK42 0DG, MK42 0LD, MK42 0NF, MK42 0HG, MK42 0LY, MK42 0HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK42 0HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53% | 48.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 36.4% | -13.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 38.9% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 36.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 40.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 23.1% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 10.9% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 27.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.8% | 75.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 75.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 75.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brampton Close was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% higher than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brampton Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 81st highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brampton Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-12 | £366,750 |
| 21 Brampton Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-10-01 | £356,419 |
| 26 Brampton Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2023-05-16 | £421,082 |
| 5 Brampton Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-10-05 | £343,670 |
| 23 Brampton Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-04-19 | £429,664 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Primary School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square , Shortstown MK42 0GS | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square , Shortstown MK42 0GS | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan School Mile Road , MK42 9TR | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbrook Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowden Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Jubilee Middle School Acacia Road , MK42 0HU | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Middle School Mowbray Road , MK42 9XA | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Middle School Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Raleigh Education Centre Raleigh and Southway Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teaching Service for Excluded Pupils 2nd Floor, Riverside Suite , County Hall MK42 9AP | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd | 10-11 St Martins Way | 589 yd | |
| W & H Peacock Auction Centre | W&H Peacock Auction House, Wallis Way | 761 yd | |
| Priory Marina Beefeater Restaurant | Beefeater Restaurant, Priory Marina, Barkers Lane | 954 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Cardington Road | 1,081 yd | |
| K.M.J. Catering Ltd | Bunyan Centre, 187-189 Mile Road | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | The Bull, 259 London Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say Doughnuts | Unit 9, Glenmore Business Park, Stanley Road | 270 yd | |
| Tasty Peri Peri | 139 Harrowden Road | 637 yd | |
| Fully loaded Bedford Ltd | 52 Harrowden Road | 746 yd | |
| Harrowden Fisheries | 2 Harrowden Lane | 860 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Cardington Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Cardington Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Park SOUTH LODGE SOUTH LODGE CANVIN WAY | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Harrowden Middle School (Closed) Oak Road | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Oasis Beach Pool CARDINGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Bedford) ASPECTS LEISURE CENTRE ASPECTS LEISURE CENTRE NEWNHAM AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.