Honeysuckle Way is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0TE 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 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, MK41 0TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0TB, MK41 0TG, MK41 0RN, MK41 0TD, MK41 0TF, MK41 0SY, MK41 0SP, MK41 0SW, MK41 0SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK41 0TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 0TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.8% 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 | 44.5% | 58.8% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 25.6% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 9.7% | -7.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 43.2% | 44.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 42.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around MK41 0TE this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 18.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 35.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.5% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 86.7% | 72.9% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 19% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 86.4% | 72.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 11.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 9.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 11.5% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Honeysuckle Way was 203.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Castle & Newnham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Honeysuckle Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Castle & Newnham and the 53rd highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-26 | £304,790 |
| 73 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-06-30 | £215,117 |
| 77 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-18 | £242,128 |
| 57 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-05-05 | £232,654 |
| 7 Honeysuckle Way, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-04-18 | £298,139 |
MK41 0TE 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 | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 4,007 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 | - not rated | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Lower School Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | - not rated | 307 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Middle School Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Middle School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Jubilee Middle School Acacia Road , MK42 0HU | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Middle School Falcon Avenue , MK41 7DS | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbrook Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,289 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 | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School 15 St Andrew's Road , MK40 2LL | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 152 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 403 Goldington Road | 279 yd | |
| Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe) | Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane | 402 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Harvester, 1 Riverfield Drive | 490 yd | |
| KFC GOLDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD | 498 Goldington Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road | 279 yd | |
| The New Sportsman | The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 152 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3 Elms Park, Goldington Road | 547 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 5 The Fairway | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 152 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Perkins Road | 571 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Perkins Road | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Premier Health & Fitness (Bedford) (Closed) Shuttleworth Road | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.