Glenavon Road is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 0QL is located in the Goldington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenavon Road, Bedford, MK41 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0QH, MK41 0RP, MK41 0QE, MK41 0QF, MK41 0TJ, MK41 0TH, MK41 0QJ, MK41 0TL, MK41 0NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 0QL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 54.6% | 48.8% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.2% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 0QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 42.6% | 45% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 31.5% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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 | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 16.2% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.6% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 8% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 7.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79% | 70.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 74% 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 | 78.7% | 74% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 10% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.7% | 73.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 14.5% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 0.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenavon Road was 95.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.1% higher than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenavon Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys and the 146th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Glenavon Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-26 | £272,035 |
| 7 Glenavon Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-03-08 | £218,636 |
| 3 Glenavon Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-02 | £335,619 |
| 9 Glenavon Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £325,500 | 2022-03-02 | £352,682 |
| 3 Glenavon Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2017-07-21 | £357,766 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 5,163 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 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Renhold VC Primary School Church End , MK41 0LU | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,874 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 4,283 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 | 4,290 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 | 2,507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 3,487 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 3,957 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 | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polhill Arms | The Polhill Arms, 25 Wilden Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 99 Church Lane | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Church Lane | 569 yd | |
| Co-operative | 105-109 Church Lane | 569 yd | |
| Iceland | 95-97 Church Lane | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 568 yd | |
| Putnoe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness (Bedford) (Closed) Shuttleworth Road | health and fitness suite | 984 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.