Readshill is in Clophill, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 4AG 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 Readshill, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 4AE, MK45 4BD, MK45 2AL, MK45 4AW, MK45 4AQ, MK45 2AJ, MK45 4AD, MK45 4AB, MK45 4AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK45 4AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 50.3% | 52% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 28.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 43.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 43.4% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.5% | 23.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 27% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Readshill was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Ampthill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Readshill has the 13th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ampthill and the 146th lowest crime rate of 873 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Readshill, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2026-03-03 | £323,000 |
| 10 Readshill, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-31 | £332,711 |
| 2 Readshill, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-06-26 | £324,032 |
| 8 Readshill, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-18 | £384,119 |
| 32 Readshill, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-09 | £497,993 |
The percentage of retired residents living in MK45 4AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's VA CofE Lower School High Street , MK45 4BE | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maulden Lower School Church Road , Maulden MK45 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Chestnut Avenue , Silsoe MK45 4GP | 3out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravenhurst Academy High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravenhurst Lower School High Street , Gravenhurst MK45 4HY | - not rated | 3,941 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kindergarten School 3 Great Lane , Clophill MK45 4BQ | - not rated | 931 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Esland Bedford School Unit 54 , Wrest Park MK45 4HS | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon School Haynes Park , Church End MK45 3BL | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Horse | 2 The Green, Clophill | 188 yd | |
| The Stone Jug | 10 Back Street, Clophill | 233 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Farm HILL TOP FARM HILL TOP FARM BACK STREET | swimming pool | 361 yd |
| Clophill Recreation Ground KILN LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Clophill St Mary'S Lower School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 895 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 | 98.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 2.0% |
| Median download speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.