Kings Road is in Maulden, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 2DT is located in the Ampthill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 2DU, MK45 2JL, MK45 2DR, MK45 2DP, MK45 2BW, MK45 2DS, MK45 2EG, MK45 2BN, MK45 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK45 2DT 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 | 58.3% | 51.8% | -6.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 41.7% | 48.2% | 6.5% | 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 | 29.5% | 34.4% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 39.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 17.6% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 7.4% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 44% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 22.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 30% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.9% | 95.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill and the 337th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Kings Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-12-13 | £734,313 |
| 10 Kings Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2022-10-25 | £291,845 |
| 29 Kings Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-06-21 | £317,171 |
| 9 Kings Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-02 | £425,216 |
| 25 Kings Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-11-19 | £364,602 |
MK45 2DT 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Conquest Lower School High Street , Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 3,779 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP | 3out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maulden Bowls Club | R/O 32 Moor Lane, Maulden | 412 yd | |
| The White Hart | Ampthill Road, Maulden | 465 yd | |
| The George Inn | 6 George Street, Maulden | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maulden Recreation Ground MAULDEN FC MAULDEN FC THE BRACHE | grass pitches | 140 yd |
| Maulden Lower School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.6% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.