Station Road is in Lidlington, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK43 0SA is located in the Cranfield & Marston Moretaine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK43 0SP, MK43 0SE, MK43 0SB, MK43 0SD, MK43 0RU, MK43 0RE, MK43 0RS, MK43 0RT, MK43 0RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK43 0SA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 52.8% | 47.3% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 52.7% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 27.5% | 31.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 49.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.4% | 17.4% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 94.8% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 95% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% higher than the Aspley & Woburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn and the 423rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Station Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-10 | £369,289 |
| 11 Station Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-10-04 | £358,856 |
| 7 Station Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-04 | £371,776 |
| 25 Station Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-08-23 | £501,948 |
| 4 Station Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-07-25 | £399,191 |
MK43 0SA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Johnson Lower School Hurst Grove , Lidlington MK43 0SB | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School Church Walk , MK43 0NE | - not rated | 2,441 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgmont Lower School High Street , Ridgmont MK43 0TS | 3out of 4 | 3,781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Lower School Lower Shelton Road , Marston Moretaine MK43 0LS | 3out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy Court Road , Cranfield MK43 0DR | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell School Red Lion Close , Cranfield MK43 0JA | 3out of 4 | 4,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man | High Street, Lidlington | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lidlington Recreation Ground SPORTS CLUB SPORTS CLUB HURST GROVE | grass pitches | 439 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.