Wingfield Avenue is in Maulden, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 2DU 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 Wingfield Avenue, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 2DT, MK45 2DS, MK45 2JL, MK45 2DR, MK45 2DP, MK45 2BW, MK45 2EG, MK45 2EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK45 2DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 28.8% | 44.2% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 33.1% | -13.5% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.9% | 41.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 18.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 36.5% | 20.1% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 17.7% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 23.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 90.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.1% 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% | 93.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95% | 93.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wingfield Avenue was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.6% higher than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wingfield Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill and the 78th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wingfield Avenue, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-28 | £353,211 |
| 4 Wingfield Avenue, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2024-05-24 | £428,436 |
| 27A Wingfield Avenue, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-05-10 | £320,477 |
| 10 Wingfield Avenue, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-01-14 | £224,015 |
| 65 Wingfield Avenue, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2021-03-31 | £321,869 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Conquest Lower School High Street , Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL | 3out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 3,869 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 | 2,627 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 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP | 3out of 4 | 4,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 5,126 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 | 485 yd | |
| The White Hart | Ampthill Road, Maulden | 509 yd | |
| The George Inn | 6 George Street, Maulden | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maulden Recreation Ground MAULDEN FC MAULDEN FC THE BRACHE | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Maulden Lower School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 160.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.