Vicarage Close is in Arlesey and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG15 6XH is located in the Arlesey & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicarage Close, Arlesey, SG15 6XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG15 6XA, SG15 6UY, SG15 6UX, SG15 6UW, SG15 6UZ, SG15 6UT, SG15 6UN, SG15 6TW, SG15 6XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG15 6XH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 SG15 6XH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 36.8% | 25% | -11.8% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 56.3% | 13.6% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.2% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.1% | 47.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.6% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.8% | 15.3% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 9.6% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 11.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 33.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.6% | 91.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Close was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% higher than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 220th highest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Vicarage Close, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-05 | £455,684 |
| 29 Vicarage Close, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-19 | £552,558 |
| 9 Vicarage Close, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-10-24 | £257,286 |
| 4 Vicarage Close, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2016-07-19 | £433,809 |
| 23 Vicarage Close, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-11-30 | £346,519 |
SG15 6XH 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynsford Church of England Academy Park Lane , SG16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Derwent Lower School Hitchin Road , SG16 6BA | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton All Saints Academy Church Street , Clifton SG17 5ES | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | 4out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Whitbread Academy Shefford Road , Clifton SG17 5QS | 3out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Oak | 85 Church Lane, Arlesey | 111 yd | |
| The White Horse | 243 High Street, Arlesey | 1,040 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.