Ramsey Close is in Kempston, Bedford and in Bedford district.
MK42 7HQ 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 Ramsey Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HQ and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 7HG, MK42 7HH, MK42 7HN, MK42 7HF, MK42 7HL, MK42 7HD, MK42 7HP, MK42 7HE, MK42 7HB.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ramsey Close, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-04-30 | £140,287 |
| 6 Ramsey Close, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-04-16 | £136,068 |
| 1 Ramsey Close, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-28 | £170,474 |
| 1 Ramsey Close, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-06-07 | £149,326 |
| 12 Ramsey Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2004-07-28 | £138,656 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,629 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 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Rural Primary School Martell Drive , MK42 7FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Road Primary School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH | 2out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,834 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 | 240 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,339 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wixams Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA | - not rated | 3,886 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 | 5,055 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 | 4,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 4,664 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 | 341 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,657 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS @ Bedfordshire Police | Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Woburn Road | 266 yd | |
| Dine in Chefs | 42 Singer Way | 434 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, Riley Way | 509 yd | |
| Sunbeam Cafe & Xpress Catering | 10 Sunbeam Road | 540 yd | |
| Maypole Farm | Maypole Farm, Fletcher Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 91 Woburn Road | 580 yd | |
| Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club | 134 High Street | 687 yd | |
| King William IV | King William Iv, 56 High Street | 765 yd | |
| The Duke Inn | The Duke Inn, 10 Woburn Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Top Chinese | 81 Williamson Road | 238 yd | |
| R K Catering | 42 Singer Way | 434 yd | |
| A Burger Joint | 30 Singer Way | 434 yd | |
| Luci & Lina's Fish Bar | 70 High Street | 690 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 28-30 High Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 3, Riley Way | 509 yd | |
| Co-operative | 12-14 St Johns Street | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Police Hq (Closed) Woburn Road | grass pitches | 256 yd |
| Balliol Lower School BALLIOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Kempston Challenger Academy HILL RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Cryselco Sports Field ST. JOHNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Kempston Hammers Sports And Social Club HIGH STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 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 | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 511 crimes were reported
near Ramsey Close .
Only 20% 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 7HQ.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
MK42 7HQ area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 5% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in MK42 7HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Female | 168 |
| Male | 156 |
| Single | 102 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 83 |
| Married: Same sex | 2 |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 2 |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 1 |
| Separated | 5 |
| Divorced | 23 |
| Widowed | 12 |
| Very good health | 152 |
| Good health | 123 |
| Fair health | 32 |
| Bad health | 14 |
| No qualifications | 35 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 44 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 34 |
| Apprenticeship | 6 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 37 |
| Degree or Similar | 65 |
| Other | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1 |
| Chinese | 2 |
| Indian | 17 |
| Pakistani | 10 |
| Other Asian | 13 |
| Black African | 29 |
| Black Caribbean | 7 |
| Other Black | 14 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3 |
| Mixed White and African | 3 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7 |
| Mixed Other | 2 |
| White | 203 |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4 |
| Arab | 3 |
| Other | 7 |
| United Kingdom | 240 |
| European Union | 35 |
| Africa | 26 |
| Middle East and Asia | 23 |
| Born in the UK | 240 |
| 10+ Years | 62 |
| 5-10 Years | 12 |
| 2-5 Years | 6 |
| Less than 2 years | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 223 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Lithuania | 3 |
| Poland | 18 |
| Romania | 3 |
| Other EU countries | 12 |
| Central and Western Africa | 5 |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4 |
| Eastern Asia | 1 |
| Southern Asia | 8 |
| No passport held | 46 |
| No religion | 142 |
| Christian | 124 |
| Buddhist | 3 |
| Muslim | 26 |
| Sikh | 12 |
| Not answered | 15 |