Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK40 2HW is primarily male, with 56.6% 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	46.9%	43.4%	-3.5%	51.0%	-7.6%
Male	53.1%	56.6%	3.5%	49.0%	7.6%

Partnership Status

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	21.7%	21.2%	-0.5%	37.9%	-16.7%
Married: Opposite sex	29.4%	18.2%	-11.2%	44.2%	-26.0%
Separated	4.9%	6.8%	1.9%	2.2%	4.6%
Divorced	28%	37.9%	9.9%	9.1%	28.8%
Widowed	16.1%	15.9%	-0.2%	6.1%	9.8%

Health

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 (47.8%) 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	9.8%	14.7%	4.9%	48.4%	-33.7%
Good health	30.1%	33.1%	3.0%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	44.8%	33.8%	-11.0%	12.7%	21.1%
Bad health	9.1%	14%	4.9%	4.0%	10.0%
Very bad health	6.3%	4.4%	-1.9%	1.2%	3.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 2HW this area, 48.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	49.7%	48.5%	-1.2%	18.2%	30.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	9.6%	-3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7%	8.2%	1.2%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.7%	3.2%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	5.2%	-1.8%	16.9%	-11.7%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	16.4%	1.7%	33.8%	-17.4%
Other	11.9%	9%	-2.9%	2.8%	6.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Indian	0%	3.7%	3.7%	3.1%	0.6%
Other Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%
Black African	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	2.5%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	4.9%	3%	-1.9%	1.0%	2.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.9%	81.5%	-9.4%	81.4%	0.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Arab	0%	3%	3.0%	0.6%	2.4%
Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63.4% 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	80.4%	63.4%	-17.0%	83.2%	-19.8%
European Union	9.1%	16.4%	7.3%	6.1%	10.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	3.5%	6.7%	3.2%	2.7%	4.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	8.2%	6.1%	5.6%	2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	4.9%	2.2%	-2.7%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.1%	62.5%	-11.6%	83.2%	-20.7%
10+ Years	0.7%	23.5%	22.8%	9.8%	13.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	7.4%	6.7%	2.9%	4.5%
2-5 Years	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	19.6%	3.7%	-15.9%	1.9%	1.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	57.9%	76.7%	-18.8%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	10.5%	1.3%	9.2%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Southern Asia	3%	1.2%	1.8%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	22.6%	13.5%	9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.8%	37.2%	-12.4%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Muslim	4.4%	6.5%	-2.1%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Queen Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harpur average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in MK40 2HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Queen Street are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bedford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK40 2HW

Average Price
£113,229

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£113,229

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Queen Street

Average Price
£210,366

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£253,740

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£140,967

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Queen Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
69 Queen Street, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£104,000	2021-05-27	£114,852
65 Queen Street, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2016-11-04	£118,970
65 Queen Street, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,300	2014-10-29	£112,507
69 Queen Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£56,000	2003-04-15	£111,780
69 Queen Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£44,995	2002-05-13	£107,818

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK40 2HW

Employment

MK40 2HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in MK40 2HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Self-Employed	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Part-Time Employee	2
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	3
Real estate activities	2
Other	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Human health and social work activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	1
Manufacturing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	2,064 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	2,401 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG	3out of 4	277 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH	3out of 4	661 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD	4out of 4	681 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ	- not rated	1,379 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Goldington Road , MK40 3EP	4out of 4	1,466 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	1,384 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT	3out of 4	1,564 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX	3out of 4	2,140 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL	4out of 4	2,353 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH	- not rated	1,260 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU	- not rated	452 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU	- not rated	715 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS	- not rated	727 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT	- not rated	862 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA	- not rated	921 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fancy Bakery	35-37 Roff Avenue	86 yd
Charcoal Grill	75-77 Tavistock Street	201 yd
Indian Summer	69 Tavistock Street	201 yd
Pasticceria Amalfi Limited	87-91 Tavistock Street	201 yd
The Cochin	76 Tavistock Street	255 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
North End Club	60 Roff Avenue	188 yd
The Balloon	The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road	193 yd
Wellington Arms PH	The Wellington Arms, 40-42 Wellington Street	237 yd
The Burnaby Arms	The Burnaby Arms, 66 Stanley Street	289 yd
The Flowerpot	The Flowerpot, 25 Tavistock Street	333 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deniz Fish Bar	11 Park Road West	180 yd
KFC	63 Tavistock Street	201 yd
New Delicacies of China	67 Tavistock Street	229 yd
Malabar	84 Tavistock Street	233 yd
Coriander	90 Tavistock Street	233 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	105-107 Tavistock Street	201 yd
BQUALITY AFRICA MINI MARKET	Flat D, Broadway Apartments, 30 The Broadway	450 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	15-19 Greenhill Street	597 yd
Lidl Food Stores	5-9 St Peters Street	662 yd
Essential Supermarket	10-11 Thurlow Street	710 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	321 yd
Trinity Arts & Leisure BROMHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	406 yd
Hmp Bedford ST. LOYES STREET	artificial grass pitch	432 yd
University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road	swimming pool	557 yd
Bedford School DE PARYS AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	584 yd
Flexibility Health & Fitness Club 1-3 1-3 SILVER STREET	health and fitness suite	740 yd
St Andrew'S School KIMBOLTON ROAD		805 yd
Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD		852 yd
Bedford Borough Indoor Bowling Club GOLDINGTON ROAD	indoor bowls	887 yd
Bunyan Meeting Church MILL STREET		901 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of MK40 2HW