Lincroft, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK43 7SP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	50.3%	-1.1%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	48.6%	49.7%	1.1%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 7SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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	26.5%	29.8%	3.3%	37.9%	-8.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.6%	57.7%	-0.9%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	2.6%	1.1%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	9%	7.9%	-1.1%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	3.4%	3.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.7%

Health

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 (91.6%) 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	60.3%	54%	-6.3%	48.4%	5.6%
Good health	32.2%	37.6%	5.4%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	6.5%	6.6%	0.1%	12.7%	-6.1%
Bad health	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	8.6%	10%	1.4%	18.2%	-8.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	11.1%	-3.5%	9.6%	1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	15.3%	-5.2%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	3%	4.6%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	24.5%	12.6%	16.9%	7.6%
Degree or Similar	38.1%	34.1%	-4.0%	33.8%	0.3%
Other	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1.1%	2%	0.9%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	2.7%	2%	-0.7%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.1%	91.6%	-2.5%	81.4%	10.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	95.7%	92.7%	-3.0%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	1.1%	4.1%	3.0%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	91.9%	-3.5%	83.2%	8.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.5%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	47.7%	46.2%	1.5%
Buddhist	2.3%	0.5%	1.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Lincroft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincroft was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Clapham & Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lincroft has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Clapham & Oakley and the 17th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in MK43 7SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lincroft are based on 215 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lincroft, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK43 7SP

Average Price
£332,810

Semi-Detached
£327,436

Terraced
£354,307

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lincroft

Average Price
£392,275

Semi-Detached
£354,837

Terraced
£323,627

Detached
£523,656

Flats/Maisonettes
£154,369

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on LincroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Lincroft, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2025-02-10	£392,555
8 Lincroft, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£367,500	2022-08-02	£386,978
36 Lincroft, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£348,000	2022-05-25	£380,195
32 Lincroft, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-11-16	£356,857
4 Lincroft, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£375,000	2021-09-23	£433,452

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK43 7SP

Employment

MK43 7SP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Education	34
Human health and social work activities	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Information and communication	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakley Primary Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE	- not rated	122 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakley Lower School Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE	- not rated	122 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ursula Taylor VC Lower School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG	- not rated	2,543 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ursula Taylor Church of England School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG	- not rated	2,543 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bromham CofE Primary School Grange Lane , Bromham MK43 8NR	3out of 4	2,697 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE	- not rated	247 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL	3out of 4	4,390 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL	- not rated	4,390 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	4,512 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lincroft Middle School Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE	- not rated	247 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park Wood Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE	- not rated	4,295 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Beauchamp Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE	- not rated	4,295 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic Middle School Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AT	- not rated	4,400 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bede's RC Middle School 112 Bromham Road , MK40 2QR	- not rated	5,025 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rainbow School Chestnut Avenue , Bromham MK43 8HP	- not rated	3,119 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Greenacre Independent School Manton Lane , MK41 7FZ	- not rated	3,691 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT	- not rated	4,040 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Georgina Perkins School Young Life Centre , 163 Tavistock Street MK40 2SD	- not rated	4,858 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU	- not rated	4,906 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
O For Coffee	Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road		367 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bedford Arms	The Bedford Arms, 57 High Street		579 yd
Oakley Sports and Social Club	Oakley Sport And Social Club, Church Lane		651 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lincroft School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	257 yd
Grenidge Way Playing Field (Closed) Grenidge Way	grass pitches	331 yd
Lincroft School (Station Road Sports Field) STATION ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	484 yd
Oakley Recreation Association Sports And Social Club Church Lane	grass pitches	757 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	35.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	35.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.