Kimbolton Road is in Wilden, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK44 2PP is located in the Great Barford 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 Kimbolton Road, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2PP 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. The area surrounding MK44 2PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 49.6% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.4% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 19.4% | 21.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 64.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.9% | 43.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 42.3% | 8.2% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.4% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 41.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 94.7% | 93.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 63.8% | 46.2% | 17.6% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimbolton Road was 80.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.5% higher than the Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kimbolton Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill and the 178th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartwick Cottage Farm Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-11-08 | £904,309 |
| Minterburn Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2015-04-30 | £1,001,717 |
| Minterburn Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 1999-11-19 | £1,250,602 |
MK44 2PP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 2PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensden CofE Primary Academy Vicarage Close , Ravensden MK44 2RW | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurleigh Primary School High Street , Thurleigh MK44 2DB | 3out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Renhold VC Primary School Church End , MK41 0LU | 4out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kymbrook Primary School Kimbolton Road , Keysoe MK44 2HH | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilden Cricket Club WILDEN CRICKET CLUB WILDEN CRICKET CLUB SHRUBBERY LANE | grass pitches | 920 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.