Keysoe Road is in Thurleigh, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK44 2DY 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 Keysoe Road, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK44 2DU, MK44 2DS, MK44 2DT, MK44 2EH, MK44 2DX, MK44 2FD, MK44 2DZ, MK44 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK44 2DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 51.4% | 54.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 36.6% | 34.5% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 43.1% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 53.8% | 50.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 18.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 30.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.7% | 90.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.8% | 96.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 96.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keysoe Road was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.5% higher than the Clapham & Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keysoe Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Clapham & Oakley and the 144th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Keysoe Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2024-08-07 | £379,507 |
| 15 Keysoe Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-10-27 | £291,712 |
| 6 Keysoe Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-02-12 | £363,837 |
| 11 Keysoe Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-04-30 | £263,439 |
| 7 Keysoe Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2014-10-27 | £265,252 |
MK44 2DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurleigh Primary School High Street , Thurleigh MK44 2DB | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kymbrook Primary School Kimbolton Road , Keysoe MK44 2HH | 3out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ernest CofE Primary School Thurleigh Road , Milton Ernest MK44 1RF | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riseley CofE Primary School High Street , Riseley MK44 1DR | 3out of 4 | 5,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | - not rated | 5,268 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thurleigh Playing Field THURLEIGH PLAYING FIELDS CLUB THURLEIGH PLAYING FIELDS CLUB KEYSOE ROAD | grass pitches | 194 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.