Who lives in MK45 3BS
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK45 3BS, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Wilstead & Shortstown
- Council
- Bedford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,523 (2024)
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Who lives in MK45 3BS
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK45 3BS (Wilstead & Shortstown) (about 1,523 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 55–59, at 8.6% of residents. 15% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 19.8% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
51.5% of residents are female and 48.5% male.
- Female51.5%51%
- Male48.5%49%
Relationship status
49.2% of adults in the MK45 3BS area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 29.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
84.2% of residents in the MK45 3BS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good47.8%48.5%
- Good36.3%33.7%
- Fair12.5%12.7%
- Bad2.8%4%
- Very bad0.6%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.