Ashmead Road is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 7GA is located in the Brickhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashmead Road, Bedford, MK41 7GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 7GE, MK41 7GB, MK41 7GF, MK41 7GD, MK41 7GG, MK41 7XH, MK41 7FX, MK41 7XJ, MK41 7FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK41 7GA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 50.6% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 63.6% | 60.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 43% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 70.4% | 58.7% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 83.9% | 76.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 83.9% | 75.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.5% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.9% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashmead Road was 49.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashmead Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill and the 250th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Ashmead Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-05-02 | £555,015 |
| 67 Ashmead Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-01-24 | £611,932 |
| 65 Ashmead Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-09-15 | £590,784 |
| 96 Ashmead Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2022-08-05 | £534,945 |
| 51 Ashmead Road, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-02-28 | £546,472 |
MK41 7GA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7GA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in MK41 7GA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 5,342 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Primary School Hawk Drive , Brickhill MK41 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Primary School Dove Road , Brickhill MK41 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG | 3out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincroft Academy Station Road , Oakley MK43 7RE | 3out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 3,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | 300 Kimbolton Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlans Park Recreation Ground ASHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 27 yd |
| St Thomas More Catholic Upper School TYNE CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 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 | 86.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 34.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.