Lacock Abbey is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0TU is located in the Riverfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lacock Abbey, Bedford, MK41 0TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0SA, MK41 0SB, MK41 0TX, MK41 0UG, MK41 0SQ, MK41 0TQ, MK41 0SD, MK41 0UQ, MK41 0RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 0TU 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 | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of MK41 0TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 31.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 52.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (88.6%) 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 | 53.6% | 53.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.8% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.8% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 36.4% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 82.4% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 88.2% | 84.9% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 84.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.6% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lacock Abbey was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Castle & Newnham average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lacock Abbey has the 7th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Castle & Newnham and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Lacock Abbey, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-08-12 | £523,825 |
| 11 Lacock Abbey, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-07-13 | £444,905 |
| 6 Lacock Abbey, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2022-04-14 | £400,955 |
| 2 Lacock Abbey, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2021-03-11 | £479,368 |
| 21 Lacock Abbey, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-02-28 | £533,909 |
MK41 0TU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK41 0TU 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,716 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 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Goldington Road , MK40 3EP | 4out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 3,000 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 | 3,067 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,907 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 | 605 yd | |
| Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe) | Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane | 627 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | 403 Goldington Road | 747 yd | |
| The Orchard | The Harvester, 1 Riverfield Drive | 922 yd | |
| KFC GOLDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD | 498 Goldington Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor | The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 605 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3 Elms Park, Goldington Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Riverfield Drive | 605 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Perkins Road | 982 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose, Perkins Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.