Lime Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8HD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK43 8HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	50.5%	-0.7%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	48.8%	49.5%	0.7%	49.0%	0.5%

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 8HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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	15.2%	19.2%	4.0%	37.9%	-18.7%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	56.7%	-5.1%	44.2%	12.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	10.6%	10.4%	-0.2%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	11.1%	12.1%	1.0%	6.1%	6.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.3%	42.1%	-2.2%	48.4%	-6.3%
Good health	33%	35.5%	2.5%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	18.2%	15.8%	-2.4%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	4%	5.2%	1.2%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.2%	0.2%

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	25.6%	16.5%	-9.1%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	10.2%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	14.6%	0.3%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	14.3%	5.6%	16.9%	-2.6%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	34.9%	5.7%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	5.6%	3.8%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	3.2%	4.8%	1.6%	3.1%	1.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	1%	0.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	0.9%	0.3%
White	93.9%	87.6%	-6.3%	81.4%	6.2%
Other	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	93.9%	94.1%	0.2%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.4%
Africa	1.2%	0.7%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	94.1%	1.0%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0.8%	5.9%	5.1%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.2%	37.2%	-9.0%
Christian	57.8%	46.2%	11.6%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	2.6%	6.5%	-3.9%
Sikh	5.5%	0.9%	4.6%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Lime Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Biddenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Lime Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Biddenham and the 137th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£60,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK43 8HD, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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) - 3/10 (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 Lime Close are based on 30 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 Lime Close, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8HD

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK43 8HD

Average Price
£434,565

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£506,252

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£4,442

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lime Close

Average Price
£533,936

Semi-Detached
£438,563

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£568,617

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lime CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Lime Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£457,500	2024-07-11	£490,544
27 Lime Close, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building	£6,000	2023-04-21	£6,114
25 Lime Close, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building	£3,000	2023-04-21	£3,057
21 Lime Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2022-05-13	£497,479
13 Lime Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£387,500	2020-02-21	£486,800

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK43 8HD

Employment

MK43 8HD 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 8HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	145
Full-Time Employee	96
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	35
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	29
Construction	26
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Information and communication	12
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Real estate activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	5,266 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bromham CofE Primary School Grange Lane , Bromham MK43 8NR	3out of 4	1,069 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England VA Primary School Main Road , Biddenham MK40 4BD	3out of 4	2,432 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Denham Primary School Greenkeepers Road , Great Denham MK40 4GG	3out of 4	2,782 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Primary School Chester Road , MK40 4HW	2out of 4	3,579 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ	- not rated	3,604 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	3,236 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE	3out of 4	3,520 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	4,540 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS	3out of 4	5,321 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH	- not rated	5,437 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB	3out of 4	4,174 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU	3out of 4	4,209 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS	- not rated	4,262 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT	- not rated	4,392 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway School Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	4,587 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Prince Of Wales	The Prince Of Wales, 8 Northampton Road		449 yd
Swan Inn	Swan Inn, 21 Bridge End		870 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Subway	100 Stagsden Road		428 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Budgens	100 Stagsden Road		428 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bromham C Of E Primary School GRANGE LANE	grass pitches	1,062 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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