St Peters Close is in Flitwick, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 1EZ is located in the Flitwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Peters Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 1HG, MK45 1RP, MK45 1UT, MK45 1DJ, MK45 1HH, MK45 1FW, MK45 1DD, MK45 1UD, MK45 1FS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK45 1EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK45 1EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 48.7% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 26.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 18.8% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 36.8% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 23.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 14.3% | -19.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 23.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.2% | 93.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 90.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Close was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% higher than the Flitwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Flitwick and the 219th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 St Peters Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2025-03-07 | £251,771 |
| 24 St Peters Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2024-11-01 | £279,462 |
| 35 St Peters Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-06-06 | £233,785 |
| 33 St Peters Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-07-09 | £273,222 |
| 2 St Peters Close, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-02-28 | £322,854 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flitwick Lower School Temple Way , Flitwick MK45 1LU | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road , Ampthill MK45 2NU | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | 3out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lodge | 15 High Street, Flitwick | 428 yd | |
| Felicity's Chinese Restaurant | First Floor, 20 High Street | 590 yd | |
| The Cafe Latte | 4 High Street, Flitwick | 590 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 2 High Street, Flitwick | 590 yd | |
| Olive Naturally Indian | 8 High Street, Flitwick | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbirds | High Street, Flitwick | 459 yd | |
| Flitwick Bowls Club | 4 Kings Road, Flitwick | 730 yd | |
| The Swan | 1 Dunstable Road, Flitwick | 943 yd | |
| The Crown | Station Road, Flitwick | 1,016 yd | |
| The Bumble Bee | Coniston Road, Flitwick | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookes Fish & Chips | 34 Brookes Road, Flitwick | 329 yd | |
| Flitwick Fisheries | 43 High Street, Flitwick | 459 yd | |
| Feast on Flavour | Unit 1 High Street, Flitwick | 479 yd | |
| Flitwick Sandwich Bar | 1C Station Square, Flitwick | 681 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | Steppingley Road, Flitwick | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Coniston Road, Flitwick | 886 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Ampthill Road, Flitwick | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hinksley Road Recreation Ground ST. PAULS CLOSE | grass pitches | 357 yd |
| Kingsmoor Lower School KINGSMOOR CLOSE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Templefield Lower School STEPPINGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Flitwick And Ampthill Lawn Tennis Club Astwood Drive | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Woodland Middle School Academy MALHAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Flitwick Community Football Centre AMPTHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Flitwick Leisure Centre Steppingley Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,053 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.