Pertenhall Road is in Swineshead, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK44 2SU 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 Pertenhall Road, Swineshead, Bedford, MK44 2SU 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 2SU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.8% | 47.5% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.5% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 2SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 21.1% | 21.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.6% | 60.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (90%) 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 | 49.2% | 59.2% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 8.3% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.9% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 95% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 99.2% | 93.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 93.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pertenhall Road was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Riseley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Pertenhall Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Riseley and the 207th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Pertenhall Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2010-12-03 | £929,955 |
MK44 2SU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in MK44 2SU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eileen Wade Primary School High Street , Upper Dean PE28 0ND | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riseley CofE Primary School High Street , Riseley MK44 1DR | 3out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimbolton Primary Academy Newtown , Kimbolton PE28 0HY | 3out of 4 | 4,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton School Kimbolton , PE28 0EA | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Other independent 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.