Hoo Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK43 9DR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	50.5%	52.4%	1.9%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	49.5%	47.6%	-1.9%	49.0%	-1.4%

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 9DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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	23.8%	32.4%	8.6%	37.9%	-5.5%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	53%	-5.7%	44.2%	8.8%
Separated	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.9%	8.7%	-3.2%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	2.8%	4%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.1%

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 (88.1%) 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	53.5%	51.8%	-1.7%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	35.2%	36.3%	1.1%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	8%	10.3%	2.3%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.6%	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.

In the area around MK43 9DR this area, 9.4% 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	15.1%	9.4%	-5.7%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19%	12.2%	-6.8%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	14.5%	-3.0%	13.4%	1.1%
Apprenticeship	7.1%	8.2%	1.1%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	19.2%	8.1%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	23.8%	32.9%	9.1%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	6.3%	3.5%	-2.8%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	0.9%	2.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	95.7%	89.7%	-6.0%	81.4%	8.3%
Other	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%

Country of Birth

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	93.3%	94.8%	1.5%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.4%	1.3%	-1.1%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
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	92.4%	93.9%	1.5%	83.2%	10.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	2.1%	0.6%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	1.3%	-3.6%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
North Africa	1.3%	0.1%	1.2%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.1%	13.5%	2.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.3%	37.2%	8.1%
Christian	45%	46.2%	-1.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Sikh	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Hoo Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoo Close was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Wixams & Wilstead average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Hoo Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wixams & Wilstead and the 49th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

🔎 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. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK43 9DR, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 3/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Hoo Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bedford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hoo Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK43 9DR

Average Price
£294,399

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£294,399

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hoo Close

Average Price
£310,328

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£310,328

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hoo CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Hoo Close, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£280,000	2022-02-02	£314,183
11 Hoo Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£173,500	2008-01-31	£305,141
3 Hoo Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£157,000	2006-10-10	£296,868
9 Hoo Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2006-03-24	£308,463
13 Hoo Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£158,400	2005-11-17	£323,222

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK43 9DR

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	10
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	23
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Other	16
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wootton Lower School Bedford Road , Wootton MK43 9JT	3out of 4	552 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kempston Rural Primary School Martell Drive , MK42 7FJ	4out of 4	2,333 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Balliol Primary School Balliol Road , Kempston MK42 7ER	3out of 4	2,722 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shelton Lower School Lower Shelton Road , Marston Moretaine MK43 0LS	3out of 4	2,858 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Road Primary School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH	2out of 4	3,610 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT	3out of 4	752 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	2,219 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS	3out of 4	4,014 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wixams Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA	- not rated	5,095 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	5,263 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH	2out of 4	4,176 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY	- not rated	3,286 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ridgeway School Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	2,088 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB	3out of 4	3,266 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU	3out of 4	4,065 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA	4out of 4	5,000 yd	Academy special converter	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
Pats Pizza	1a Yew Tree Court, Bedford Road		496 yd
The Legstraps	Legstraps, 20 Keeley Lane		516 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cock Inn	The Cock Inn, 2 Bedford Road	496 yd
Fox & Duck	The Fox And Duck, 13 Bedford Road	496 yd
The chequers Inn	The Chequers Inn, 47 Hall End Road	612 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wootton Convenience Store	43a Tithe Barn Road		299 yd
Tesco	14 Cause End Road		373 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wootton Lower School BEDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	432 yd
Wootton Recreation Ground Church Road	grass pitches	454 yd
Weston Park Blue Cross Club BEDFORD ROAD	grass pitches	513 yd
Wootton Upper School HALL END	grass pitches	807 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	139.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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