Who lives in MK45 3HL
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in MK45 3HL, set against England as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Wilstead & Shortstown
- Council
- Bedford
- Region
- East of England
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,616 (2024)
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Who lives in MK45 3HL
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around MK45 3HL (Wilstead & Shortstown) (about 1,616 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.7% of residents. 11.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 34.3% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.
The gender split
53.8% of residents are female and 46.2% male.
- Female53.8%51%
- Male46.2%49%
Relationship status
55.5% of adults in the MK45 3HL area are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 22.3% have never married.
How residents rate their health
80.6% of residents in the MK45 3HL area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.
- Very good43.5%48.5%
- Good37.1%33.7%
- Fair14.1%12.7%
- Bad4.1%4%
- Very bad1.1%1.2%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.