Stannard Way is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK44 3UP is located in the Kingsbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stannard Way, Bedford, MK44 3UP 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 local area around MK44 3UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53% | 48.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 49.5% | 36.4% | -13.1% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 38.9% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 36.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 45.7% | 40.9% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 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 | 19.2% | 23.1% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 10.9% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 27.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.8% | 75.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 75.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 75.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 75.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stannard Way was 154.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% higher than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stannard Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 81st highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unipath Stannard Way, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building | £6,881,250 | 2014-09-05 | £10,138,103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Lower School Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square , Shortstown MK42 0GS | - not rated | 2,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square , Shortstown MK42 0GS | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheerhatch Primary School Willington Road , Cople MK44 3TH | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan School Mile Road , MK42 9TR | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Jubilee Middle School Acacia Road , MK42 0HU | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbrook Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowden Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Middle School Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School 15 St Andrew's Road , MK40 2LL | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey at Autoglass | Autoglass Ltd, 1 Priory Business Park | 294 yd | |
| SWP Catering Services Ltd | Dawn Cardington, Meadow Lane | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Town Football Club | Bedford Town Football Club, Meadow Lane | 461 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmullen Park BEDFORD UNITED F C BEDFORD UNITED F C MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| The Eyrie MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 461 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.