Glossop Way is in Arlesey and in Mid Bedfordshire district. SG15 6YG is located in the Arlesey & Fairfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glossop Way, Arlesey, SG15 6YG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG15 6XX, SG15 6YB, SG15 6XR, SG15 6UR, SG15 6UP, SG15 6UU, SG15 6XF, SG15 6XE, SG15 6XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SG15 6YG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 35.7% | 34% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 49.5% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.8% | 61.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 29.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 14% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 5.4% | -13.0% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 41.9% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 92.1% | 72.3% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 83.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 83.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glossop Way was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Arlesey & Fairfield average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Glossop Way has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Arlesey & Fairfield and the 127th lowest crime rate of 871 local areas in Central Bedfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Glossop Way, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-11-14 | £370,183 |
| 16 Glossop Way, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-01-27 | £404,480 |
| 6 Glossop Way, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-08-09 | £414,668 |
| 7 Glossop Way, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2020-07-30 | £387,344 |
| 3 Glossop Way, Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2020-01-31 | £397,370 |
SG15 6YG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothic Mede Academy High Street , SG15 6SL | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Raynsford Church of England Academy Park Lane , SG16 6AT | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roecroft Lower School Buttercup Road , Stotfold SG5 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Rook Tree Lane , Stotfold SG5 4DL | 3out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Park Lower School Dickens Boulevard , SG5 4FD | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etonbury Academy Stotfold Road , SG15 6XS | 2out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henlow Church of England Academy Church Road , SG16 6AN | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pix Brook Academy Arlesey Road , SG5 4HB | - not rated | 2,116 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 | 470 yd | |
| The White Horse | 243 High Street, Arlesey | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Etonbury Academy STOTFOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Pendleton Sports Centre ETONBURY ACADEMY ETONBURY ACADEMY STOTFOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,092 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 | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.