Court Lane is in Stevington, Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK43 7QS is located in the Bromham 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 Court Lane, Stevington, Bedford, MK43 7QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK43 7QH, MK43 7QP, MK43 7QN, MK43 7QT, MK43 7QD, MK43 7QB, MK43 7QL, MK43 7QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK43 7QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50% | 49.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.3% | 32% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 48% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47.3% | 53.3% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 28.6% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7QS this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 37% | -3.7% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.6% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 97.3% | 93.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Court Lane was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% higher than the Bromham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Court Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bromham and the 125th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Court Lane, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2023-08-18 | £272,118 |
| Lower Glade Court Lane, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £1,095,000 | 2021-06-16 | £1,328,113 |
| 4 Court Lane, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2021-03-26 | £605,365 |
| 17 Court Lane, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-12-11 | £457,651 |
| 2 Court Lane, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-10-31 | £628,878 |
MK43 7QS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Primary Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromham CofE Primary School Grange Lane , Bromham MK43 8NR | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton CofE Primary School The Moor , Carlton MK43 7JR | 4out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Thurleigh Road , Milton Ernest MK44 1RF | 3out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turvey Primary School May Road , Turvey MK43 8DY | 3out of 4 | 4,988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 2,773 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | The Red Lion, 1 Park Road | 131 yd | |
| The Royal George | The Royal George, 8-10 Silver Street | 156 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevington Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL COURT LANE | grass pitches | 260 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.