Honeydon Road is in Colmworth, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK44 2NA is located in the Wyboston 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 Honeydon Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK44 2NA is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 46.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 27.2% | 30.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 53.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 52.9% | 40.5% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 18.1% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.2% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97% | 98.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 98.2% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honeydon Road was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% higher than the Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Honeydon Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill and the 133rd highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cottage 2 Tophamend Farm Cottages Honeydon Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-11-06 | £480,193 |
| Topham End Farm Barn Honeydon Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-09-14 | £239,446 |
| Topham End Farm Barn Honeydon Road, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building | £171,171 | 2017-04-13 | £195,651 |
| 1 Tophamend Farm Cottages Honeydon Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2003-11-12 | £381,413 |
| 2 Tophamend Farm Cottages Honeydon Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2003-10-24 | £378,413 |
MK44 2NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2NA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilden CofE VA Primary School High Street , Wilden MK44 2PB | 2out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kymbrook Primary School Kimbolton Road , Keysoe MK44 2HH | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushmead Primary School Bushmead Road , Eaton Socon PE19 8BT | 3out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.