Richmond Road is in Westoning, Bedford and in Mid Bedfordshire district. MK45 5JZ 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 Richmond Road, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK45 5JU, MK45 5JQ, MK45 5JX, MK45 5JT, MK45 5JY, MK45 5JB, MK45 5JS, MK45 5JP, MK45 5JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK45 5JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.8% | 53.1% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 27% | 38.6% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 43.6% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52.7% | 53.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 15% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 22.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 23.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.3% | 94.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe and the 256th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Richmond Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-19 | £280,000 |
| 3 Richmond Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-05-17 | £308,256 |
| 2 Richmond Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Other, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-01-07 | £357,989 |
| 33 Richmond Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2020-12-10 | £303,224 |
| 1 Richmond Road, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-07-21 | £427,133 |
MK45 5JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westoning Lower School High Street , Westoning MK45 5JH | - not rated | 285 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Flitwick Lower School Temple Way , Flitwick MK45 1LU | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington Lower School Westoning Road , Harlington LU5 6PD | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Templefield Lower School Malham Close , Flitwick MK45 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsmoor Lower School Kingsmoor Close , Flitwick MK45 1EY | 3out of 4 | 2,565 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 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redborne Upper School and Community College Flitwick Road , Ampthill MK45 2NU | 3out of 4 | 4,318 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 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkfields Middle School Park Road , Toddington LU5 6AB | - not rated | 4,847 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 | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | High Street, Westoning | 155 yd | |
| Westoning Recreation Club | The Clubhouse, Greenfield Road | 308 yd | |
| The Chequers | Park Road, Westoning | 390 yd | |
| Flitwick Cricket Club | The Vale, Flitwick Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westoning Recreation Club GREENFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 160 yd |
| The Vale FLITWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.