Willow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK45 2SP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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	49.5%	54.2%	4.7%	51.0%	3.2%
Male	50.5%	45.8%	-4.7%	49.0%	-3.2%

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 2SP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% 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	24.6%	21%	-3.6%	37.9%	-16.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	59.4%	0.1%	44.2%	15.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.9%	10.5%	4.6%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	8.5%	7.8%	-0.7%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	52%	44.7%	-7.3%	48.4%	-3.7%
Good health	31%	39.8%	8.8%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	12.3%	10.5%	-1.8%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	4%	2.6%	-1.4%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%	1.1%

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	18.6%	17.7%	-0.9%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	10.5%	-0.1%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	13.2%	-6.7%	13.4%	-0.2%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	4.5%	-1.9%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	17.3%	5.4%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	30.5%	35%	4.5%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	2.1%	1.8%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.9%	97.7%	-1.2%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	98.2%	95.1%	-3.1%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.6%
Africa	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.5%	1.5%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.6%	76.7%	11.9%
Ireland	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	52.3%	46.2%	6.1%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Willow Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Way was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Willow Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ampthill and the 107th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

🔎 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 2SP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Willow Way are based on 83 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 Willow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SP

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK45 2SP

Average Price
£435,173

Semi-Detached
£500,780

Terraced
£411,970

Detached
£428,772

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willow Way

Average Price
£381,434

Semi-Detached
£402,756

Terraced
£332,672

Detached
£415,867

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willow WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
74 Willow Way, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-03-12	£428,187
68 Willow Way, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2020-03-25	£456,105
82 Willow Way, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2020-01-24	£434,813
68 Willow Way, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£342,000	2016-05-17	£457,458
78 Willow Way, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£262,500	2015-03-06	£414,051

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK45 2SP

Employment

MK45 2SP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK45 2SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	25
Construction	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Russell Lower School Queens Road , MK45 2TD	3out of 4	233 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Firs Lower School Station Road , Ampthill MK45 2QR	3out of 4	747 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU	3out of 4	2,290 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY	3out of 4	2,796 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ	3out of 4	2,847 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	1,114 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	816 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP	3out of 4	2,917 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH	2out of 4	5,313 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
Big 10	4 Kings Arms Yard, Church Street	687 yd
Yakamoz Meze Bar	111 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	689 yd
Fratelli	111 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	689 yd
Donatello's	91 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	689 yd
Ampthill Tandoori	119 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	701 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ossory Arms	9 Arthur Street, Ampthill	549 yd
Engine & Tender	9-11 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	574 yd
The Old Sun	87 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	603 yd
Ampthill Bowls Club	Brinsmade Road, Ampthill	728 yd
The Wingfield Club Ltd	37 Church Street, Ampthill	756 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ampthill Fish Bar	89 Dunstable Street, Ampthill	701 yd
Cakestand & Crumb	7 Kings Arms Yard, Church Street	728 yd
Meedou Zhang Ltd	4 Bedford Street, Ampthill	982 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose	25 Bedford Street, Ampthill		872 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Russell Lower School QUEENS ROAD	grass pitches	323 yd
Abbey Lane Playing Fields Abbey Lane	grass pitches	613 yd
Firs Lower School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	868 yd
Alameda Middle School STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	939 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	185.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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