Old Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK45 4LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	55.1%	52.1%	-3.0%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	44.9%	47.9%	3.0%	49.0%	-1.1%

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 4LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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	21.6%	24.3%	2.7%	37.9%	-13.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	57.4%	-2.3%	44.2%	13.2%
Separated	2.5%	1.7%	-0.8%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	4.6%	9.5%	4.9%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	11.7%	7.1%	-4.6%	6.1%	1.0%

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	47.4%	49.2%	1.8%	48.4%	0.8%
Good health	33.7%	31.3%	-2.4%	33.6%	-2.3%
Fair health	16%	14%	-2.0%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	2.6%	4.7%	2.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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	21.9%	18.3%	-3.6%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	8.1%	-2.5%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	11.2%	-5.1%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	6.8%	2.2%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	18.6%	6.6%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	31.8%	35.3%	3.5%	33.8%	1.5%
Other	2.8%	1.7%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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%	2.2%	2.2%	1.1%	1.1%
Indian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96%	95.8%	-0.2%	81.4%	14.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% 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	96.6%	92.5%	-4.1%	83.2%	9.3%
European Union	1.4%	4.2%	2.8%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.4%	1.7%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	92.5%	-3.5%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.9%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.3%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.6%	76.7%	9.9%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.7%	37.2%	-9.5%
Christian	62.4%	46.2%	16.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Old Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Road was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe and the 289th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in MK45 4LB, 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Old Road are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Road, Barton Le Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK45 4LB

Average Price
£744,015

Semi-Detached
£406,152

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£828,481

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Road

Average Price
£845,041

Semi-Detached
£373,539

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£949,819

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Old Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£847,000	2024-03-27	£923,839
28 Old Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£762,300	2021-02-05	£927,170
3 Old Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2020-04-29	£433,884
22 Old Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2019-11-01	£647,583
27 Old Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building	£840,000	2019-10-24	£1,031,268

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK45 4LB

Employment

MK45 4LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.

MK45 4LB 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 4LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	86
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	28
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	6
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	25
Information and communication	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	14
Education	12
Other	11
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grasmere Nursery School Icknield Way , LU3 2BT	4out of 4	5,268 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ramsey Manor Lower School Manor Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4NS	- not rated	869 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hexton Junior Mixed and Infant School Hexton , SG5 3JL	3out of 4	2,554 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pulloxhill Lower School Fieldside Road , Pulloxhill MK45 5HN	4out of 4	4,301 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sundon Lower School Streatley Road , Upper Sundon LU3 3PQ	3out of 4	4,547 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bramingham Primary School Freeman Avenue , LU3 4BL	3out of 4	4,870 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX	3out of 4	4,509 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Warden Hill Road , LU2 7AE	3out of 4	4,848 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lea Manor High School Performing Arts College Northwell Drive , LU3 3TL	2out of 4	5,371 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Arnold Academy Hexton Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4JZ	3out of 4	638 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Orchard School & Nursery Higham Gobion Road , Barton-le-Clay MK45 4RB	- not rated	1,301 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Goa Goan Indian Restaurant	2 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay	561 yd
Meedou	2 Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay	594 yd
Passage to India	Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay	734 yd
The Shack	24 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay	813 yd
The Pudding Shop	79 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay	834 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Royal Oak	Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay	511 yd
Barton Bowls Club	Barton-le-Clay Bowling Club, Sharpenhoe Road	625 yd
Barton Rovers Football Club	Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay	625 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Barton Fish & Chips	28 Bedford Road, Barton-Le-Clay		824 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	85 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay		757 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Arnold Recreation Ground WASHBROOK CLOSE	tennis courts	164 yd
Luton Road Sports Field SHARPENHOE ROAD	grass pitches	420 yd
Barton Rovers Fc SHARPENHOE ROAD	grass pitches	456 yd
Arnold Academy HEXTON ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	635 yd
Ramsey Manor Lower School MANOR ROAD	grass pitches	816 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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

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	148.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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