High Street is in Westoning, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 5JH is located in the Westoning, Flitton & Greenfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Mid Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 5JJ, MK45 5JQ, MK45 5JG, MK45 5FD, MK45 5LD, MK45 5JP, MK45 5JZ, MK45 5JB, MK45 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK45 5JH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5JH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 26.2% | 32.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 54.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.5% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 51.4% | 54.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.3% | 11.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 6.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 25.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 95.2% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
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 | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe and the 275th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2021-03-29 | £465,778 |
| The Bell Inn High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-05-15 | £10,879 |
| 38 High Street, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-07-24 | £444,502 |
| 38 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2003-05-09 | £301,524 |
| 40 High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,500 | 1995-06-07 | £340,273 |
MK45 5JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School High Street , Westoning MK45 5JH | - not rated | 130 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flitwick Lower School Temple Way , Flitwick MK45 1LU | 3out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington Upper School Goswell End Road , Harlington LU5 6NX | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road , Ampthill MK45 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Middle School Academy Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1NP | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB | - not rated | 4,840 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuyard Garden Centre | Flitvale Nurseries, Flitwick Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | High Street, Westoning | 2 yd | |
| Westoning Recreation Club | The Clubhouse, Greenfield Road | 269 yd | |
| The Chequers | Park Road, Westoning | 354 yd | |
| Flitwick Cricket Club | The Vale, Flitwick Road | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westoning Recreation Club GREENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 84 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.