The Green is in Radwell, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK43 7HT 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 The Green, Radwell, Bedford, MK43 7HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK43 7HT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 48.6% | 54.3% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 45.7% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 7HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 22% | 22.5% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 58.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 50.6% | 43.6% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 42.7% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12.9% | 11.1% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.4% | 41.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 96% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 94.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Bromham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Green has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bromham and the 57th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laburnham House The Green, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £676,000 | 2025-02-17 | £704,055 |
| The Willows The Green, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-10-24 | £718,877 |
| Greenway Cottage The Green, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-23 | £261,744 |
| Rose Cottage The Green, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-11-19 | £342,278 |
| The Cottage The Green, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2016-08-30 | £625,346 |
MK43 7HT 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 7HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinchmill Primary School The Old Road , Felmersham MK43 7JD | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Thurleigh Road , Milton Ernest MK44 1RF | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharnbrook Primary High Street , Sharnbrook MK44 1PF | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Primary Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurleigh Primary School High Street , Thurleigh MK44 2DB | 3out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.