Redlands Bank is in Cranfield, Bedford and in Central Bedfordshire district. MK43 1AD is located in the Cranfield & Marston Moretaine electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redlands Bank, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK43 1AA, MK43 0GZ, MK43 0JD, MK43 1AL, MK43 1AJ, MK43 1AB, MK43 0JQ, MK43 0JL, MK43 0JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK43 1AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.3% | 50% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 28.2% | 31.4% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 51.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 53.8% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 36.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1AD this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 43.3% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 83.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 88% | 83.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 83% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redlands Bank was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Aspley & Woburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redlands Bank has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Aspley & Woburn and the 427th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Redlands Bank, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £460,000 | 2019-11-15 | £567,406 |
| 3 Redlands Bank, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £465,000 | 2019-09-19 | £568,877 |
| 7 Redlands Bank, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £480,000 | 2019-05-24 | £596,295 |
| 5 Redlands Bank, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £477,500 | 2019-05-24 | £593,189 |
| 1 Redlands Bank, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, a newly built property | £455,000 | 2019-05-22 | £565,238 |
MK43 1AD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in MK43 1AD 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelton Lower School Lower Shelton Road , Marston Moretaine MK43 0LS | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Crawley CofE School Church Walk , North Crawley MK16 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,936 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Moreteyne VC School Church Walk , MK43 0NE | - not rated | 4,490 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Johnson Lower School Hurst Grove , Lidlington MK43 0SB | 3out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT | 3out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield University Stafford Cripps Building No 41 , MK43 0AL | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Football Association | Cranfield Pavilion, Lower Breaches Gardens | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys | 159 High Street, Cranfield | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methi Cranfield | Unit A 187 High Street, Cranfield | 489 yd | |
| The Golden House | 189A High Street, Cranfield | 544 yd | |
| Mr Fish | 189 High Street, Cranfield | 544 yd | |
| Uncle Lim | Cranfield Football Club, Crawley Road | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranfield Church Of England Academy (St Paul Site) Braeburn Way | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Cranfield United Football Club CRAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Holywell School Red Lion Close | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| High Street Recreation Ground EAST HILLS | grass pitches | 877 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.