Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK43 9LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.2%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.3%	48.8%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	13.8%	19.7%	5.9%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	50.2%	43.7%	-6.5%	44.2%	-0.5%
Separated	0%	3.3%	3.3%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	10.3%	14.2%	3.9%	9.1%	5.1%
Widowed	25.6%	19.1%	-6.5%	6.1%	13.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.1%	27.5%	-1.6%	48.4%	-20.9%
Good health	33.9%	36.3%	2.4%	33.6%	2.7%
Fair health	28.3%	24.5%	-3.8%	12.7%	11.8%
Bad health	6.5%	8.3%	1.8%	4.0%	4.3%
Very bad health	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%

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.

In the area around MK43 9LS this area, 43.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.2%	43.5%	-9.7%	18.2%	25.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	9.2%	-2.1%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.4%	10.3%	2.9%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	8.7%	4.8%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	10.3%	3.4%	16.9%	-6.6%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	14.7%	2.9%	33.8%	-19.1%
Other	5.4%	3.3%	-2.1%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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)
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.5%	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
White	99.1%	94.1%	-5.0%	81.4%	12.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.6% 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%	94.6%	-2.4%	83.2%	11.4%
European Union	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	94.6%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	4.9%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.4%	76.7%	-5.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	25.7%	13.5%	12.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% higher than the Wixams & Wilstead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Wixams & Wilstead and the 186th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

🔎 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 9LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes are based on 29 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 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK43 9LS

Average Price
£168,384

Semi-Detached
£171,408

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£150,520

Other
£176,615

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes

Average Price
£176,419

Semi-Detached
£181,009

Terraced
£170,854

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,614

Other
£183,615

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sir Malcolm Stewart HomesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£151,000	2024-07-19	£158,284
37 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-03-08	£167,047
65 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-01-17	£156,450
69 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-11-04	£153,382
36 Sir Malcolm Stewart Homes, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-05-27	£183,615

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK43 9LS

Employment

MK43 9LS 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 9LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	11
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Education	10
Construction	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Broadmead Lower School Park Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NN	2out of 4	758 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Houghton Conquest Lower School High Street , Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL	3out of 4	2,589 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Marston Moreteyne VC School Church Walk , MK43 0NE	- not rated	3,020 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shelton Lower School Lower Shelton Road , Marston Moretaine MK43 0LS	3out of 4	3,612 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wootton Lower School Bedford Road , Wootton MK43 9JT	3out of 4	3,922 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wixams Academy Green Lane , Wixams MK42 6BA	- not rated	3,938 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Wootton Upper School Hall End Road , Wootton MK43 9HT	3out of 4	4,207 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	5,255 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	266 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR	3out of 4	4,666 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	1,446 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	5,153 yd	Community special 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
Sinclair Coffee House	Broadmead House, Broadmead Road		755 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Stewartby Sports & Social Club	The Club House, Stewartby Way		715 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Domino’s Pizza	Unit 3, Hansons Local Centre, Clay Avenue		1,064 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	Unit 1 Stewartby Park		799 yd
Premier Products	9 Broadmead Business Park, Broadmead Road		799 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marston Vale Middle School THE CRESCENT	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	384 yd
Stewartby Sports Field (Closed) BROADMEAD ROAD	grass pitches	680 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	13.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	13.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	13.1%

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	47.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	78.79 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	78.79 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	19.63 Mbit/s

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