Elliott Crescent is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0HJ is located in the Goldington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elliott Crescent, Bedford, MK41 0HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0AP, MK41 0HE, MK41 0BS, MK41 0BU, MK41 8RL, MK41 0AR, MK41 0BP, MK41 0AW, MK41 0HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK41 0HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 55.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 44.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK41 0HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 49% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 34.8% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 41.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.9% | 22% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 15.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 71.6% | 73.4% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 81.9% | 80.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.8% | 80.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15.6% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elliott Crescent was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elliott Crescent has the 35th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys and the 221st lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Elliott Crescent, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-02 | £266,512 |
| 51 Elliott Crescent, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-20 | £230,150 |
| 60 Elliott Crescent, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-10-04 | £276,125 |
| 41 Elliott Crescent, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2016-08-24 | £169,012 |
| 34 Elliott Crescent, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-08-05 | £254,396 |
MK41 0HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 4,381 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 | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 3,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 441 yd | |
| KFC GOLDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD | 498 Goldington Road | 625 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Limited | Elms Park Industrial Estate, Goldington Road | 641 yd | |
| Starbucks UK | Elms Park, Goldington Road | 641 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Harvester, 1 Riverfield Drive | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Sportsman | The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary | 587 yd | |
| The Anchor | The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 99 Church Lane | 454 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 5 The Fairway | 501 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3 Elms Park, Goldington Road | 641 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 889 yd | |
| Andys Chippy | 78 Queens Drive | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Church Lane | 441 yd | |
| Co-operative | 105-109 Church Lane | 441 yd | |
| Iceland | 95-97 Church Lane | 441 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Perkins Road | 753 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Perkins Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Church Lane Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 447 yd | |
| Putnoe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness (Bedford) (Closed) Shuttleworth Road | health and fitness suite | 606 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.