Oak Road, Bedford, MK42 0HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK42 0HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	49.4%	-0.8%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49.8%	50.6%	0.8%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

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	34.7%	34.9%	0.2%	37.9%	-3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	50%	48.4%	-1.6%	44.2%	4.2%
Separated	5.1%	3.1%	-2.0%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	6.4%	7.4%	1.0%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	3.8%	6.2%	2.4%	6.1%	0.1%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.5%	50%	12.5%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	44.7%	36.9%	-7.8%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	13.7%	9.5%	-4.2%	12.7%	-3.2%
Bad health	3.1%	3.3%	0.2%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	29.7%	21%	-8.7%	18.2%	2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.5%	-3.9%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	9.7%	-5.1%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	8.9%	4.7%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	18.3%	8.1%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	15.7%	29.6%	13.9%	33.8%	-4.2%
Other	11%	1.9%	-9.1%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	6.2%	4.8%	1.1%	5.1%
Chinese	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	4.5%	6.8%	2.3%	3.1%	3.7%
Pakistani	1.4%	3.6%	2.2%	2.7%	0.9%
Other Asian	3.4%	2.1%	-1.3%	1.6%	0.5%
Black African	3.4%	3.3%	-0.1%	2.5%	0.8%
Black Caribbean	6.5%	5.9%	-0.6%	1.0%	4.9%
Other Black	1%	2.1%	1.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	0.9%	-1.5%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	72.2%	61.5%	-10.7%	81.4%	-19.9%
Roma	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
Arab	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.8%	73.2%	-10.6%	83.2%	-10.0%
European Union	5.2%	15.2%	10.0%	6.1%	9.1%
Africa	2.4%	2.7%	0.3%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	5.7%	0.9%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	1.3%	1.7%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.1%	73.2%	-8.9%	83.2%	-10.0%
10+ Years	1.4%	13.7%	12.3%	9.8%	3.9%
5-10 Years	1.4%	7.7%	6.3%	2.9%	4.8%
2-5 Years	6.5%	3.3%	-3.2%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	8.6%	2.1%	-6.5%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.8%	76.7%	-13.9%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	8.3%	1.3%	7.0%
Romania	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.4%	37.2%	-12.8%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	10.7%	6.5%	4.2%
Sikh	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	9.5%	6.0%	3.5%

Safety

Is Oak Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Road was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.5% lower than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Oak Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 124th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in MK42 0HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oak Road are based on 74 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Oak Road, Bedford, MK42 0HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK42 0HJ

Average Price
£233,585

Semi-Detached
£241,696

Terraced
£229,007

Detached
£251,101

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Road

Average Price
£275,678

Semi-Detached
£289,661

Terraced
£266,690

Detached
£346,572

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2025-04-03	£258,309
12 Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2025-03-21	£196,892
22 Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-11-15	£275,924
62 Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£178,500	2022-12-15	£186,992
72 Oak Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-05-04	£308,292

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK42 0HJ

Employment

MK42 0HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	26
Other	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Construction	17
Education	14
Transport and storage	13
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	674 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	1,479 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's Oak Primary School Oak Road , MK42 0HH	2out of 4	297 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ	3out of 4	583 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Elstow School Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow MK42 9GP	3out of 4	1,532 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Goldington Road , MK40 3EP	4out of 4	1,954 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR	3out of 4	620 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	1,407 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS	3out of 4	2,588 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX	3out of 4	2,636 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT	3out of 4	2,719 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH	- not rated	1,543 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE	- not rated	1,188 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX	- not rated	1,191 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ	- not rated	1,971 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA	4out of 4	2,140 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU	- not rated	2,262 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
AMA’S Palace (E&G Kitchen)	Unit 1, Windsor Road	485 yd
THE HUNTERS' GRILL	Unit 1, Windsor Road	485 yd
Lagos Lounge	Unit 1, Windsor Road	485 yd
K.M.J. Catering Ltd	Bunyan Centre, 187-189 Mile Road	492 yd
Mile Road, Allotment & Leisure Gardens Association	149 Mile Road	584 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bull	The Bull, 259 London Road		355 yd
Meltis Sports and Social Club	Meltis Sports And Social Club, Miller Road		1,053 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Star	204 London Road	193 yd
Wok Inn	159 London Road	346 yd
Fully loaded Bedford Ltd	52 Harrowden Road	607 yd
Harrowden Fisheries	2 Harrowden Lane	621 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Cardington Road	795 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco, Cardington Road		795 yd
Best Stop Convenience Store	Unit 2, Abbey Chase, Abbey Fields		1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harrowden Middle School (Closed) Oak Road	grass pitches	107 yd
Jubilee Park SOUTH LODGE SOUTH LODGE CANVIN WAY	grass pitches	368 yd
Bedford Academy (Closed) Mile Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	577 yd
John Bunyan Health And Fitness MILE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	581 yd
Bedford Academy MILE ROAD	artificial grass pitch	702 yd
Moor Lane Recreation Ground Moor Lane	grass pitches	913 yd
The Gym (Bedford) London Road	health and fitness suite	923 yd
Oasis Beach Pool CARDINGTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	935 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	143.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of MK42 0HJ