Armistice Croft is in Blunham, Bedford and in Central Bedfordshire district. MK44 3FD is located in the Sandy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2019-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Armistice Croft, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK44 3FA, MK44 3ND, MK44 3LZ, MK44 3NE, MK44 3NY, MK44 3NZ, MK44 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK44 3FD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 49% | 53.6% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 46.4% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 14.8% | 29.3% | 14.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.2% | 45.8% | -21.4% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 50.7% | 47.1% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.3% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 15.1% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 26.7% | -10.2% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 92.3% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 94.8% | 93.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armistice Croft was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Northill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Armistice Croft has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Northill and the 321st lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Armistice Croft, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-04-17 | £330,000 |
| 38 Armistice Croft, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-08-23 | £541,679 |
| 41 Armistice Croft, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-07-25 | £522,442 |
| 44 Armistice Croft, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2024-03-15 | £501,022 |
| 44 Armistice Croft, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-02 | £496,552 |
MK44 3FD 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Donne Church of England Primary School High Street , Blunham MK44 3NL | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moggerhanger Primary School Blunham Road , MK44 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Silver Street , MK44 3HZ | 2out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple Tree Primary School Hawk Drive , SG19 2WA | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laburnum Primary School Laburnum Road , SG19 1HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Secondary School Engayne Avenue , SG19 1BL | 3out of 4 | 2,971 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 Horseshoes | 10 High Street, Blunham | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blunham Pizza | 51 High Street, Blunham | 708 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blunham Playing Fields Barford Road | grass pitches | 279 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.