Kestrel Gardens is in Wilstead, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK45 3FZ is located in the Wilshamstead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Gardens, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3FZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: MK45 3HT, MK45 3FN, MK42 6AU.

Kestrel Gardens Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kestrel Gardens are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bedford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK45 3FZ

Average Price
£712,302
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£712,302
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kestrel Gardens

Average Price
£712,302
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kestrel GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
3 Kestrel Gardens, Bedford, Bedford
Detached, an established residential building 		£575,0002018-12-04 £697,420
2 Kestrel Gardens, Bedford, Bedford
Detached, an established residential building 		£575,0002018-03-02 £713,185
1 Kestrel Gardens, Bedford, Bedford
Detached, an established residential building 		£570,0002018-02-23 £704,262
4 Kestrel Gardens, Bedford, Bedford
Detached, an established residential building 		£575,0002017-05-26 £734,339

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Cherry Trees Nursery School
Hawkins Road, MK42 9LS 		4,579 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Peter Pan Nursery School
Edward Road, MK42 9DR 		4,808 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedWixams Tree Primary School
Green Lane, Wixams MK42 6BA 		209 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Lakeview School
School Lane, Off Brooklands Avenue MK42 6BH 		967 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Wilstead Primary School
Cotton End Road, Wilstead MK45 3BX 		1,821 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Houghton Conquest Lower School
High Street, Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL 		2,969 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Elstow School
Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields, Elstow MK42 9GP 		3,157 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedWixams Academy
Green Lane, Wixams MK42 6BA 		86 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Daubeney Academy
Orchard Street, Kempston MK42 7PS 		3,498 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Bedford Academy
Mile Road, MK42 9TR 		4,056 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Kempston Challenger Academy
Hill Rise, Kempston MK42 7EB 		4,096 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Wootton Upper School
Hall End Road, Wootton MK43 9HT 		5,446 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
2out of 4Marston Vale Middle School
The Crescent, Stewartby MK43 9NH 		3,874 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
- not ratedKimberley 16 - 19 Stem College
Green Lane, Stewartby MK43 9LY 		4,496 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Ridgeway School
Hill Rise, Kempston MK42 7EB 		4,093 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Greys Education Centre
Manor Drive, Kempston MK42 7AB 		4,409 yd Academy alternative provision converter No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Grange Academy
Halsey Road, Kempston MK42 8AU 		4,670 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
4out of 4St John's School
Austin Canons, Bedford Road MK42 8AA 		4,920 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
- not ratedE-Spired Centre of Excellence
The Raleigh Centre, Ampthill Road MK42 9HE 		5,019 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Seasons RestaurantSeasons Garden Centre, Bedford Road570 yd
Lakeside Fish & Chip ShopUnit 2, 147 Brooklands Avenue750 yd
Olive Catering Services & B&MB&M Bargains, Zander Way891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Portu Gallo's LtdUnit 1, 147 Brooklands Avenue750 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd).151 Brooklands Avenue750 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wixams Academy
WIXAMS ACADEMY WIXAMS ACADEMY GREEN LANE 		grass pitches152 yd
Wixams Tree Primary School
WIXAMS TREE PRIMARY WIXAMS TREE PRIMARY GREEN LANE 		grass pitches202 yd
Wixams 3G
Green Lane 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches451 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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

Safety

Is Kestrel Gardens Street dangerous?

In 2023, 103 crimes were reported near Kestrel Gardens . 59% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of MK45 3FZ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 103
Violence And Sexual Offences 47
Anti Social Behaviour 11
Other Theft 10
Vehicle Crime 8
Public Order 8
Criminal Damage And Arson 7
Possession Of Weapons 4
Burglary 4
Bicycle Theft 3
Other Crime 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of MK45 3FZ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Ladybird Way469 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Hummingbird Way0 yd
2023-12BurglaryUnder investigationOn or near Ladybird Way469 yd
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Linnet Lane414 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Merlin Meadows478 yd
2023-12Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Kestrel Gardens0 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Ladybird Way469 yd
2023-11Possession of weaponsUnder investigationOn or near Ladybird Way469 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Linnet Lane414 yd
2023-11Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Swift Way324 yd

Employment

MK45 3FZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee167
Self-Employed37
Part-Time Employee31
Retired20
Student (economically inactive)12
Other9
Looking after home or family9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Human health and social work activities25
Manufacturing19
Education16
Construction16
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Transport and storage12
Administrative and support service activities10
Information and communication8
Real estate activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Other5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Financial and insurance activities2
Accommodation and food service activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

People

Gender

Female209
Male191

Partnership Status

Single122
Married: Opposite sex150
Married: Same sex2
Civil partnership: Same sex2
Separated8
Divorced17
Widowed3

Health

Very good health240
Good health128
Fair health27
Bad health4
Very bad health1

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications22
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 43
Apprenticeship14
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 65
Degree or Similar 133
Other6

Culture

Ethnic Group

Bangladeshi5
Chinese8
Indian40
Pakistani10
Other Asian6
Black African28
Black Caribbean4
Mixed White and Asian4
Mixed White and African6
Mixed White and Caribbean7
Mixed Other3
White273
Other6

Country of Birth

United Kingdom318
European Union21
Africa23
Middle East and Asia34
The Americas and the Caribbean3

Length of Residence

Born in the UK318
10+ Years30
5-10 Years18
2-5 Years22
Less than 2 years11

Passport Held

United Kingdom315
Ireland2
Germany1
Italy2
Portugal5
Spain1
Lithuania1
Poland2
Romania3
Central and Western Africa4
South and Eastern Africa10
Southern Asia27
North America and the Caribbean2
No passport held26

Religion

No religion161
Christian171
Hindu15
Muslim19
Sikh15
Other religion6
Not answered12
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