Dickens Road is in Flitwick, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 1QB 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 Dickens Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: MK45 1QA, MK45 1PZ, MK45 1PY, MK45 1QW, MK45 1QF, MK45 1QE, MK45 1PR, MK45 1PP, MK45 1QN.

Dickens Road Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dickens Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Mid Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK45 1QB

Average Price
£488,198
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£488,198
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dickens Road

Average Price
£483,754
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dickens Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
8 Dickens Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£375,0002019-07-11 £473,298
11 Dickens Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£390,0002017-08-25 £487,519
2 Dickens Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£315,0002015-08-12 £485,622
7 Dickens Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£299,0002014-04-17 £541,936
6 Dickens Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£250,0002013-05-10 £479,275

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Templefield Lower School
Malham Close, Flitwick MK45 1AJ 		694 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Flitwick Lower School
Temple Way, Flitwick MK45 1LU 		1,111 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Kingsmoor Lower School
Kingsmoor Close, Flitwick MK45 1EY 		1,626 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4The Firs Lower School
Station Road, Ampthill MK45 2QR 		2,675 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Russell Lower School
Queens Road, MK45 2TD 		2,947 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Redborne Upper School and Community College
Flitwick Road, Ampthill MK45 2NU 		1,880 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Harlington Upper School
Goswell End Road, Harlington LU5 6NX 		4,914 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Woodland Middle School Academy
Malham Close, Flitwick MK45 1NP 		653 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Alameda Middle School
Station Road, Ampthill MK45 2QR 		2,892 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Lounge FlitwickUnit 2, Coniston Road808 yd
Indian Lodge15 High Street, Flitwick857 yd
Felicity's Chinese RestaurantFirst Floor, 20 High Street985 yd
The Cafe Latte4 High Street, Flitwick985 yd
Costa Coffee2 High Street, Flitwick985 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Bumble BeeConiston Road, Flitwick845 yd
The BlackbirdsHigh Street, Flitwick871 yd
The Swan1 Dunstable Road, Flitwick1,063 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Best KebabsSteppingley Road, Flitwick798 yd
Cravin CoffeeFlitwick Railway Station, Steppingley Road798 yd
Yo! To Go!Tesco Stores Ltd, Coniston Road808 yd
Feast on FlavourUnit 1 High Street, Flitwick822 yd
Flitwick Fisheries43 High Street, Flitwick871 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoConiston Road, Flitwick808 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Flitwick Leisure Centre
Steppingley Road 		grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool412 yd
Lifestyles@Flitwick
Steppingley Road 		artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool497 yd
Woodland Middle School Academy
MALHAM CLOSE 		grass pitches522 yd
Templefield Lower School
STEPPINGLEY ROAD 		grass pitches554 yd
Rufus Centre
THE RUFUS CENTRE THE RUFUS CENTRE STEPPINGLEY ROAD 		grass pitches611 yd
Flitwick And Ampthill Lawn Tennis Club
Astwood Drive 		tennis courts790 yd
Flitwick Lower School
TEMPLE WAY 		grass pitches1,003 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed168.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Dickens Road dangerous?

In 2023, 24 crimes were reported near Dickens Road . 77% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered very safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of MK45 1QB.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 24
Violence And Sexual Offences 9
Vehicle Crime 8
Other Theft 2
Other Crime 2
Criminal Damage And Arson 1
Burglary 1
Public Order 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of MK45 1QB.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Common Farm Lane476 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Tennyson Road224 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Rosebay Close277 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Bluebell Close301 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Millards Close487 yd
2023-10Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Common Farm Lane476 yd
2023-10Public orderUnder investigationOn or near Common Farm Lane476 yd
2023-09Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Clover Road291 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Common Farm Lane476 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fern Gardens512 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in MK45 1QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Retired83
Part-Time Employee29
Self-Employed17
Student (economically inactive)14
Looking after home or family6
Other4
Unemployed4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Education30
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Human health and social work activities21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security19
Manufacturing18
Construction16
Other14
Transport and storage13
Financial and insurance activities11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication7
Administrative and support service activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3

People

Gender

Female161
Male147

Partnership Status

Single53
Married: Opposite sex172
Separated1
Divorced24
Widowed10

Health

Very good health162
Good health118
Fair health22
Bad health3
Very bad health3

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications25
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 35
Apprenticeship18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 39
Degree or Similar 111
Other9

Culture

Ethnic Group

Indian6
Black Caribbean1
Other Black1
Mixed White and Asian2
Mixed White and Caribbean2
Mixed Other3
White293

Country of Birth

United Kingdom290
European Union12
Africa3
The Americas and the Caribbean2

Length of Residence

Born in the UK290
10+ Years19

Passport Held

United Kingdom278
Ireland8
Germany3
Spain2
Poland1
No passport held16

Religion

No religion121
Christian169
Buddhist1
Hindu6
Other religion1
Not answered10
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