Cedars Walk is in Ampthill, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 2JY is located in the Ampthill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedars Walk, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 2JZ, MK45 2NP, MK45 2JW, MK45 2FS, MK45 2RL, MK45 2SA, MK45 2RJ, MK45 2NR, MK45 2JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK45 2JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 35% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 41.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 57.9% | 57.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 27.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around MK45 2JY this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 8.8% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 48.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 14.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.1% | 94.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedars Walk was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% higher than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedars Walk has the 16th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill and the 398th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cedars Walk, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2013-11-29 | £348,452 |
| 5 Cedars Walk, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-12-17 | £348,132 |
| 3 Cedars Walk, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-04-17 | £396,022 |
| 5 Cedars Walk, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2008-06-27 | £287,663 |
| 4 Cedars Walk, Bedford, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £189,500 | 2006-06-07 | £283,401 |
MK45 2JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK45 2JY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,851 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 | 877 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 | 362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 5,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakamoz Meze Bar | 111 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 596 yd | |
| Fratelli | 111 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 596 yd | |
| Donatello's | 91 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 596 yd | |
| Ampthill Tandoori | 119 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 616 yd | |
| Eileen's by Steve Barringer Ltd | 86A Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Tender | 9-11 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 120 yd | |
| The Ossory Arms | 9 Arthur Street, Ampthill | 283 yd | |
| The Old Sun | 87 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 376 yd | |
| Ampthill Town Football Club | Woburn Road, Ampthill | 689 yd | |
| Ampthill Bowls Club | Brinsmade Road, Ampthill | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampthill Fish Bar | 89 Dunstable Street, Ampthill | 616 yd | |
| Cakestand & Crumb | 7 Kings Arms Yard, Church Street | 705 yd | |
| Meedou Zhang Ltd | 4 Bedford Street, Ampthill | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 25 Bedford Street, Ampthill | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Firs Lower School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Russell Lower School QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Alameda Middle School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Redborne Upper School FLITWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Abbey Lane Playing Fields Abbey Lane | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Dillingham Park Woburn Street | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Ampthill Town Football Club Woburn Street | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| Lawrence Park DILLINGHAM PARK DILLINGHAM PARK WOBURN STREET | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.