Clover Avenue is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0ST is located in the Riverfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clover Avenue, Bedford, MK41 0ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0SL, MK41 0TZ, MK41 0TR, MK41 0SU, MK41 0SJ, MK41 0SH, MK41 0RZ, MK41 0TQ, MK41 0TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 0ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.6% | 49.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.9% | 36% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 46.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 54.2% | 52.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 17.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.8% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.3% | 76.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 88.7% | 76.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 75.8% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 17.1% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clover Avenue was 25.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the Castle & Newnham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clover Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castle & Newnham and the 98th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Clover Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2023-02-24 | £459,596 |
| 9 Clover Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2021-08-20 | £343,693 |
| 11 Clover Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-02-20 | £334,041 |
| 13 Clover Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-10-31 | £452,377 |
| 9 Clover Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2004-11-16 | £396,327 |
MK41 0ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,950 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 | 676 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe) | Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane | 366 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 472 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 403 Goldington Road | 547 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Harvester, 1 Riverfield Drive | 810 yd | |
| KFC GOLDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD | 498 Goldington Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road | 547 yd | |
| The New Sportsman | The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 472 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3 Elms Park, Goldington Road | 868 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 5 The Fairway | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 472 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Perkins Road | 889 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Perkins Road | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness (Bedford) (Closed) Shuttleworth Road | health and fitness suite | 993 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.