Grange Road is in Felmersham, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK43 7ET is located in the Sharnbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grange Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK43 7EY, MK43 7EU, MK43 7HP, MK43 7HW, MK43 7EX, MK43 7HD, MK43 7HN, MK43 7HH, MK43 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK43 7ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51% | 53.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 49% | 46.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 7ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.8% 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 | 17.5% | 18.2% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 65.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (88%) 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 | 59% | 55.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7ET this area, 3.8% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.6% | 51.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.1% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94% | 94.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 94.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Bromham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bromham and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Grange Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2002-10-04 | £828,698 |
MK43 7ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK43 7ET 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 retired residents living in MK43 7ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchmill Primary School The Old Road , Felmersham MK43 7JD | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharnbrook Primary High Street , Sharnbrook MK44 1PF | 4out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Thurleigh Road , Milton Ernest MK44 1RF | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton CofE Primary School The Moor , Carlton MK43 7JR | 4out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrold Primary Academy The Green , Harrold MK43 7DB | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnbrook Academy Odell Road , Sharnbrook MK44 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | Sun Inn, Grange Road | 65 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.