Turner Way is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 7LY is located in the Harpur electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turner Way, Bedford, MK41 7LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 7NG, MK41 7NA, MK41 7NE, MK41 7NB, MK41 7ND, MK41 7NQ, MK41 7LT, MK41 7RH, MK41 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 7LY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 7LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 28.9% | 28.8% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 55% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 46.3% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.6% | 13.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 33.2% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 75.6% | 73.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 74.8% | 76.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 11.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 76.6% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 18% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 0.9% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turner Way was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% lower than the Harpur average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turner Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Harpur and the 96th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Turner Way, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2023-10-06 | £262,828 |
| 1 Turner Way, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-06 | £334,146 |
| 5 Turner Way, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-11 | £304,591 |
| 5 Turner Way, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-04-30 | £312,723 |
| 9 Turner Way, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-02-15 | £330,106 |
MK41 7LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Primary School Hawk Drive , Brickhill MK41 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,341 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 | 1,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 1,155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elior UK | Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive | 468 yd | |
| Fancy Bakery | 35-37 Roff Avenue | 508 yd | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | Robinson Pool, Park Avenue | 532 yd | |
| Pavilion Trading Company | The Pavilion At The Park, Park Avenue | 559 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 75-77 Tavistock Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Arms | The Kent Arms, 54 Salisbury Street | 244 yd | |
| The Burnaby Arms | The Burnaby Arms, 66 Stanley Street | 370 yd | |
| The Balloon | The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road | 619 yd | |
| North End Club | 60 Roff Avenue | 620 yd | |
| Wellington Arms PH | The Wellington Arms, 40-42 Wellington Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniz Fish Bar | 11 Park Road West | 520 yd | |
| Le Raj | 29 Park Road West | 534 yd | |
| Malabar | 84 Tavistock Street | 746 yd | |
| Coriander | 90 Tavistock Street | 746 yd | |
| Hoi Tin | 86 Tavistock Street | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 105-107 Tavistock Street | 776 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 98 Clapham Road | 831 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store) | 90 Clapham Road | 833 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop) | 90 Clapham Road | 833 yd | |
| BQUALITY AFRICA MINI MARKET | Flat D, Broadway Apartments, 30 The Broadway | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Bedford) BEDFORD HEIGHTS BEDFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 416 yd |
| Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Bedford Modern School MANTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Towers Health And Racquets Club Clapham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 758 yd |
| University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road | swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD | 787 yd | |
| Bedford Park EAST LODGE EAST LODGE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Bedford Fc MANTON LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Trinity Arts & Leisure BROMHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 978 yd |
| Rushmoor School Playing Fields 1 FRANKLIN COTTAGES 1 FRANKLIN COTTAGES CLAPHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.