Lodge Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK43 0BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47%	54.5%	7.5%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	53%	45.5%	-7.5%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of MK43 0BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.5%	12%	-17.5%	37.9%	-25.9%
Married: Opposite sex	58.2%	66%	7.8%	44.2%	21.8%
Separated	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	4.9%	11%	6.1%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	5.6%	11%	5.4%	6.1%	4.9%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.1%	30.6%	-12.5%	48.4%	-17.8%
Good health	36.1%	36%	-0.1%	33.6%	2.4%
Fair health	14.1%	18.9%	4.8%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	5.8%	13.5%	7.7%	4.0%	9.5%
Very bad health	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

In the area around MK43 0BG this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.5%	31.4%	10.9%	18.2%	13.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	6.9%	-5.0%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	9.8%	-6.2%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	12.7%	7.1%	5.3%	7.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	14.7%	2.8%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	27.2%	24.5%	-2.7%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	6.7%	0%	-6.7%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	3.1%	0.5%
Other Asian	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
White	93.9%	90.9%	-3.0%	81.4%	9.5%
Arab	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	89.1%	89.1%	0.0%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	4.5%	4.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	2.7%	1.7%	1.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	87.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	4.3%
10+ Years	5.4%	12.5%	7.1%	9.8%	2.7%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
No passport held	7.3%	13.5%	-6.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Lodge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aspley & Woburn average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK43 0BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Lodge Road are based on 17 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lodge Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK43 0BG

Average Price
£454,564

Semi-Detached
£396,874

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£512,253

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lodge Road

Average Price
£898,142

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£898,142

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lodge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Springmead Lodge Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2022-02-25	£451,429
5 Lodge Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£312,500	2022-02-03	£357,677
2 Lodge Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2021-06-25	£483,582
Spindles Lodge Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£447,000	2019-08-09	£550,154
Autumnmead Lodge Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2018-10-19	£456,519

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK43 0BG

Employment

MK43 0BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK43 0BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	13
Self-Employed	10
Part-Time Employee	6
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	17
Education	17
Transport and storage	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Information and communication	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Construction	8
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cranfield Church of England Academy Court Road , Cranfield MK43 0DR	3out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Crawley CofE School Church Walk , North Crawley MK16 9LL	3out of 4	4,235 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary Wafandun Lane , MK17 7AA	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Johnson Lower School Hurst Grove , Lidlington MK43 0SB	3out of 4	4,904 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Marston Moreteyne VC School Church Walk , MK43 0NE	- not rated	5,154 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holywell School Red Lion Close , Cranfield MK43 0JA	3out of 4	1,308 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cranfield University Stafford Cripps Building No 41 , MK43 0AL	- not rated	1,522 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Gurkha Kitchen Cranfield UK Ltd/The Swan	2 Court Road, Cranfield		859 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cranfield Spice	116 High Street, Cranfield		683 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near MK43 0BG postcode.

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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