Bluewater Quay is in Wixams, Bedford and in Bedford district.
MK42 6BF is located in the Wilshamstead electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use
since 2010-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bluewater Quay, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BF and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 6DE, MK42 6BJ, MK42 6DF, MK42 6DQ, MK42 6BL, MK42 6DG, MK42 6AF, MK42 6AY, MK42 6DR.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bluewater Quay, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-18 | £193,220 |
| 26 Bluewater Quay, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-07-27 | £200,678 |
| 6 Bluewater Quay, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2021-04-30 | £403,376 |
| 8 Bluewater Quay, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-02-25 | £396,069 |
| 5 Bluewater Quay, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2020-08-19 | £358,834 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School School Lane , Off Brooklands Avenue MK42 6BH | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wixams Tree Primary School Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA | - not rated | 973 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstow School Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow MK42 9GP | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilstead Primary School Cotton End Road , Wilstead MK45 3BX | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixams Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 4,431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 4,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 4,537 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 5,248 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway School Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | 3out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 4out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar & Bistro @ Wixams | Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road | 214 yd | |
| Lakeside Fish & Chip Shop | Unit 2, 147 Brooklands Avenue | 637 yd | |
| Seasons Restaurant | Seasons Garden Centre, Bedford Road | 639 yd | |
| Olive Catering Services & B&M | B&M Bargains, Zander Way | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portu Gallo's Ltd | Unit 1, 147 Brooklands Avenue | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd). | 151 Brooklands Avenue | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wixams 3G Green Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Wixams Tree Primary School WIXAMS TREE PRIMARY WIXAMS TREE PRIMARY GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Wixams Academy WIXAMS ACADEMY WIXAMS ACADEMY GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 94 crimes were reported
near Bluewater Quay .
61% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of MK42 6BF.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Female | 180 |
| Male | 198 |
| Single | 105 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 127 |
| Separated | 8 |
| Divorced | 24 |
| Widowed | 3 |
| Very good health | 232 |
| Good health | 107 |
| Fair health | 27 |
| Bad health | 11 |
| Very bad health | 2 |
| No qualifications | 24 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 46 |
| Apprenticeship | 12 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 45 |
| Degree or Similar | 111 |
| Other | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1 |
| Indian | 26 |
| Pakistani | 11 |
| Other Asian | 14 |
| Black African | 7 |
| Black Caribbean | 7 |
| Other Black | 2 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1 |
| Mixed White and African | 4 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 10 |
| Mixed Other | 2 |
| White | 287 |
| Other | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 306 |
| European Union | 29 |
| Rest of Europe | 1 |
| Africa | 10 |
| Middle East and Asia | 27 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4 |
| Oceania | 1 |
| Born in the UK | 306 |
| 10+ Years | 53 |
| 5-10 Years | 13 |
| 2-5 Years | 3 |
| Less than 2 years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 317 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Poland | 12 |
| Romania | 7 |
| Other EU countries | 2 |
| Southern Asia | 8 |
| South-East Asia | 1 |
| No passport held | 26 |
| No religion | 170 |
| Christian | 158 |
| Hindu | 11 |
| Muslim | 17 |
| Sikh | 8 |
| Not answered | 14 |