Balliol Road is in Kempston, Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district.
MK42 7ET is located in the Kempston West electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7ET and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 7HX, MK42 7ED, MK42 7HY, MK42 7DS, MK42 7HS, MK42 7DX, MK42 7ES, MK42 7HR, MK42 7DY.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Balliol Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-05-05 | £226,514 |
| 63 Balliol Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-25 | £288,960 |
| 69 Balliol Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-01 | £209,753 |
| 83 Balliol Road, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-11-13 | £235,919 |
| 63 Balliol Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2019-02-25 | £234,134 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Balliol Road , Kempston MK42 7ER | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Rural Primary School Martell Drive , MK42 7FJ | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Road Primary School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH | 2out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 3,898 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 | 5,389 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 | 3,895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 4,951 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 | 468 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Gelato | 71 High Street | 572 yd | |
| DG Grill | 71 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, Riley Way | 607 yd | |
| ESS @ Bedfordshire Police | Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Woburn Road | 627 yd | |
| Dine in Chefs | 42 Singer Way | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club | 134 High Street | 311 yd | |
| King William IV | King William Iv, 56 High Street | 477 yd | |
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 91 Woburn Road | 631 yd | |
| The Duke Inn | The Duke Inn, 10 Woburn Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Top Chinese | 81 Williamson Road | 143 yd | |
| Luci & Lina's Fish Bar | 70 High Street | 358 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 28-30 High Street | 358 yd | |
| G's Takeaway | 10 St Johns Street | 622 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 10b St Johns Street | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 3, Riley Way | 607 yd | |
| Co-operative | 12-14 St Johns Street | 622 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store) | 252-274 Saxon Centre, Bedford Road | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balliol Lower School BALLIOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 210 yd |
| Kempston Challenger Academy HILL RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Kempston Hammers Sports And Social Club HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Cryselco Sports Field ST. JOHNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Bedfordshire Police Hq (Closed) Woburn Road | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Robert Bruce Middle School (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 985 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 239 crimes were reported
near Balliol Road .
40% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of MK42 7ET.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
MK42 7ET area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 4% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Female | 142 |
| Male | 155 |
| Single | 91 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 112 |
| Married: Same sex | 2 |
| Separated | 10 |
| Divorced | 12 |
| Widowed | 16 |
| Very good health | 121 |
| Good health | 117 |
| Fair health | 40 |
| Bad health | 14 |
| Very bad health | 5 |
| No qualifications | 61 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 41 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 29 |
| Apprenticeship | 18 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 33 |
| Degree or Similar | 59 |
| Other | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 14 |
| Indian | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1 |
| Other Asian | 5 |
| Black Caribbean | 10 |
| Mixed White and African | 1 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 9 |
| Mixed Other | 3 |
| White | 245 |
| Other | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 256 |
| European Union | 25 |
| Rest of Europe | 2 |
| Middle East and Asia | 10 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7 |
| Born in the UK | 256 |
| 10+ Years | 23 |
| 5-10 Years | 9 |
| 2-5 Years | 5 |
| Less than 2 years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 225 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Lithuania | 2 |
| Romania | 6 |
| Turkey | 2 |
| Southern Asia | 1 |
| Central and South America | 1 |
| No passport held | 53 |
| No religion | 108 |
| Christian | 147 |
| Muslim | 21 |
| Sikh | 4 |
| Not answered | 16 |