High Street is in Riseley, Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK44 1DF is located in the Riseley 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 High Street, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK44 1DG, MK44 1DQ, MK44 1DE, MK44 1DH, MK44 1SJ, MK44 1DJ, MK44 1DD, MK44 1DP, MK44 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK44 1DF 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 | 49.2% | 50.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 MK44 1DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% 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 | 18.7% | 20.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.3% | 66.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 47.4% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 40.1% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 10% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 42.3% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.6% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Riseley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley and the 119th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 High Street, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-03-27 | £486,088 |
| 95 High Street, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-12-06 | £546,316 |
| 98 High Street, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-12-15 | £753,221 |
| 124 High Street, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-06-24 | £525,570 |
| 113 High Street, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-06-01 | £322,509 |
MK44 1DF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
MK44 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 MK44 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riseley CofE Primary School High Street , Riseley MK44 1DR | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kymbrook Primary School Kimbolton Road , Keysoe MK44 2HH | 3out of 4 | 4,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurleigh Primary School High Street , Thurleigh MK44 2DB | 3out of 4 | 4,993 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eileen Wade Primary School High Street , Upper Dean PE28 0ND | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Giddy Goat | The Garage, High Street | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds Riseley | Fox And Hounds, High Street | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riseley Playing Field GOLD STREET | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Margaret Beaufort Middle School (Closed) MARGARET BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL MARGARET BEAUFORT MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH STREET | grass pitches, swimming pool | 593 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 | 96.4% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.