Meadfoot Place is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 7GH is located in the Brickhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Bedfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadfoot Place, Bedford, MK41 7GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 7GL, MK41 7FT, MK41 7FR, MK41 7FJ, MK41 7FQ, MK41 7FS, MK41 7FP, MK41 7FL, MK41 7FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK41 7GH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 7GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 30.2% | 29.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 57.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 51.9% | 52% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 36.5% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 5.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 43.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.8% | 76% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 88.1% | 81.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 81.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.3% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadfoot Place was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadfoot Place has the 9th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill and the 163rd highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Meadfoot Place, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-08-15 | £275,779 |
| 22 Meadfoot Place, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-01-10 | £601,381 |
| 41 Meadfoot Place, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-05-30 | £564,252 |
| 15 Meadfoot Place, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-03-22 | £335,652 |
| 39 Meadfoot Place, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-10-20 | £377,928 |
MK41 7GH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7GH 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 | 161 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Primary School Hawk Drive , Brickhill MK41 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Primary School Dove Road , Brickhill MK41 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ursula Taylor Church of England School High Street , Clapham MK41 6EG | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 4,562 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 | 2,465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 3,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 3,533 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 3,662 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Catering | Mowsbury Golf And Squash Complex, 33 Cleat Hill | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant | 300 Kimbolton Road | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlans Park Recreation Ground ASHMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Mowsbury Golf & Squash Complex CLEAT HILL | golf, squash courts | 814 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 | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.1% |
| 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 | 43.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.