Cawdor Close is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0DG is located in the Putnoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cawdor Close, Bedford, MK41 0DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0DQ, MK41 0DF, MK41 8JL, MK41 0DJ, MK41 8PG, MK41 8ND, MK41 0DE, MK41 0PG, MK41 0PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK41 0DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 30.4% | 29.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 49.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 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 (85.3%) 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 | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 24.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 82.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 92.8% | 86.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cawdor Close was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cawdor Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in De Parys and the 70th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cawdor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-10-15 | £372,167 |
| 11 Cawdor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-25 | £293,400 |
| 14 Cawdor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-10-23 | £300,996 |
| 7 Cawdor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-05-22 | £276,579 |
| 1 Cawdor Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-12-14 | £283,633 |
MK41 0DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Lower School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | - not rated | 622 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 2out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Middle School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 261 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Middle School Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Middle School Falcon Avenue , MK41 7DS | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Wood Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School 15 St Andrew's Road , MK40 2LL | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Renhold Road , MK44 2PT | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Father | 113 Church Lane | 355 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | Mowsbury Park Cafe, Mowsbury Park, Wentworth Drive | 745 yd | |
| The Cake Shop | 12 Library Walk | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polhill Arms | The Polhill Arms, 25 Wilden Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 99 Church Lane | 340 yd | |
| Andys Chippy | 78 Queens Drive | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Church Lane | 355 yd | |
| Co-operative | 105-109 Church Lane | 355 yd | |
| Iceland | 95-97 Church Lane | 355 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Church Lane Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 349 yd | |
| Mark Rutherford School WENTWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Bedford Athletic Rugby Club WENTWORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 849 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.