Tudor Close is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK40 2DY is located in the Harpur electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tudor Close, Bedford, MK40 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK40 2DR, MK40 2DA, MK40 2DZ, MK40 2EB, MK40 2UX, MK40 2AL, MK40 2DD, MK40 2ED, MK40 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK40 2DY is primarily male, with 55% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.3% | 45% | -13.3% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 41.7% | 55% | 13.3% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 39.8% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 26.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 19.8% | 19.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 36.5% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.2% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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.
In the area around MK40 2DY this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 32% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 32% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 69.6% | 77.6% | 8.0% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 69.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 69.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 13.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 9.9% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.2% | 69.5% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 3.8% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tudor Close was 66.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Harpur average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tudor Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Harpur and the 231st highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Tudor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-12-04 | £279,716 |
| 4 Tudor Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2005-10-11 | £256,129 |
| 4 Tudor Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1996-12-12 | £290,786 |
| 2 Tudor Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £41,000 | 1995-09-08 | £267,129 |
| 1 Tudor Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,000 | 1995-06-30 | £311,159 |
The percentage of retired residents living in MK40 2DY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 117 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ | - not rated | 727 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy Chestnut Avenue , MK40 4HA | 2out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge | 49 Bromham Road | 235 yd | |
| Flamme Rouge Cycles | 62-64 Bromham Road | 565 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 75-77 Tavistock Street | 653 yd | |
| Indian Summer | 69 Tavistock Street | 653 yd | |
| Pasticceria Amalfi Limited | 87-91 Tavistock Street | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalooki Club | 2 Spenser Road | 276 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms, 41 Union Street | 440 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship, 102 Bromham Road | 444 yd | |
| RAFA Club | 93 Ashburnham Road | 470 yd | |
| North End Club | 60 Roff Avenue | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 100 Bromham Road | 418 yd | |
| Happy House | 96 Bromham Road | 432 yd | |
| Golden Chicken Bar B Q | 100a Bromham Road | 444 yd | |
| Best Pizza | 100b Bromham Road | 444 yd | |
| Le Raj | 29 Park Road West | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 105-107 Tavistock Street | 653 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 7-11 Midland Road | 674 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 98 Clapham Road | 702 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store) | 90 Clapham Road | 704 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop) | 90 Clapham Road | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road | swimming pool | 146 yd |
| Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD | 337 yd | |
| Alexander Sports Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Bedford Girls' School Playing Fields (Closed) Beverley Grove | grass pitches, tennis courts | 524 yd |
| Trinity Arts & Leisure BROMHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Bedford Modern School MANTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Hmp Bedford ST. LOYES STREET | artificial grass pitch | 799 yd |
| Samsons Fitness MIDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Towers Health And Racquets Club Clapham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 999 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.