Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK45 2HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	53.1%	3.4%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	50.3%	46.9%	-3.4%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of MK45 2HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25%	27.6%	2.6%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.6%	55.2%	-6.4%	44.2%	11.0%
Separated	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.3%	7.8%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	5.4%	7.8%	2.4%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.3%	46.5%	-3.8%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	38.8%	40.1%	1.3%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	9.5%	10.6%	1.1%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	13.4%	12.8%	-0.6%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	6.8%	-8.4%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	16.2%	1.9%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	5.3%	-3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	23.1%	10.6%	16.9%	6.2%
Degree or Similar	41.1%	37.6%	-3.5%	33.8%	3.8%
Other	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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)
Other Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3.5%	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.9%	93.7%	-2.2%	81.4%	12.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	93.9%	97.2%	3.3%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	97.2%	3.3%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.8%	76.7%	11.1%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.4%	37.2%	4.2%
Christian	52.4%	46.2%	6.2%
Buddhist	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Fordfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fordfield Road was 272.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 512.8% higher than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fordfield Road has the highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill and the 23rd highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£57,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in MK45 2HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fordfield Road are based on 5 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.

House Prices for Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK45 2HZ

Average Price
£1,164,894

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£982,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,711,547

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fordfield Road

Average Price
£1,144,875

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,144,875

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fordfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Grey Gables Fordfield Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£940,000	2021-09-23	£1,108,501
Staples Nurseries & Landscape Gardens Fordfield Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building	£2,900,000	2018-06-25	£3,111,656
Staples Nurseries & Landscape Gardens Fordfield Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building	£1,600,000	2018-06-25	£1,716,776
Pine View Fordfield Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2007-03-05	£463,173
Pine View Fordfield Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2006-01-12	£1,027,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK45 2HZ

Employment

MK45 2HZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	51
Retired	26
Self-Employed	12
Part-Time Employee	10
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Education	11
Construction	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Other	3
Human health and social work activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR	3out of 4	1,807 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD	3out of 4	2,337 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ	3out of 4	3,021 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Johnson Lower School Hurst Grove , Lidlington MK43 0SB	3out of 4	3,540 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Flitwick Lower School Temple Way , Flitwick MK45 1LU	3out of 4	3,556 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,064 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Alameda Middle School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR	3out of 4	1,811 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP	3out of 4	3,036 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH	2out of 4	5,305 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Amalfi Ristorante	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road	387 yd
Festive Kiosk	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road	387 yd
Sports Cafe	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road	387 yd
Las Iguanas Woburn	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road	387 yd
Pancake House	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road	387 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Restaurant Runner	Center Parcs Woburn Forest Holiday Village, Fordfield Road		387 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Center Parcs (Woburn Forest) FORDFIELD ROAD	tennis courts	757 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	37.5%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	43.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	29.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	28.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10.36 Mbit/s

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