Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, MK41 7NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK41 7NQ 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	49.5%	51.2%	1.7%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.5%	48.8%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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	28.8%	31.5%	2.7%	37.9%	-6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	50%	-6.4%	44.2%	5.8%
Separated	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	6.8%	10.5%	3.7%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	5.5%	7.1%	1.6%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	44.4%	46.1%	1.7%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	39.1%	40.4%	1.3%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	12.8%	10.4%	-2.4%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	3.7%	3.2%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.4%	12.5%	-4.9%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	14.2%	3.2%	9.6%	4.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	12.5%	-4.9%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	4.2%	0.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11%	14.2%	3.2%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	32.6%	39.6%	7.0%	33.8%	5.8%
Other	6.8%	2.9%	-3.9%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	0.7%	3.6%
Indian	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	3.1%	0.5%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	3.4%	2.5%	-0.9%	1.6%	0.9%
Black African	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	2.7%	0.7%	-2.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	1.4%	-1.0%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	0.8%	3.1%
White	79.5%	78.6%	-0.9%	81.4%	-2.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.9% 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	81.5%	81.9%	0.4%	83.2%	-1.3%
European Union	6.4%	10.3%	3.9%	6.1%	4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	5.4%	5.7%	0.3%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2%	1.8%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	81.5%	81.3%	-0.2%	83.2%	-1.9%
10+ Years	0.7%	13.8%	13.1%	9.8%	4.0%
5-10 Years	1.7%	3.2%	1.5%	2.9%	0.3%
2-5 Years	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	12.8%	1.1%	-11.7%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.3%	37.2%	0.1%
Christian	44.1%	46.2%	-2.1%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	3.2%	0.9%	2.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	11.8%	6.0%	5.8%

Safety

Is Gainsborough Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Rise was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Harpur average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Gainsborough Rise has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Harpur and the 191st highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in MK41 7NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gainsborough Rise are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bedford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, MK41 7NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK41 7NQ

Average Price
£265,542

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£265,542

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gainsborough Rise

Average Price
£341,003

Semi-Detached
£343,063

Terraced
£323,133

Detached
£349,025

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gainsborough RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£227,000	2018-08-24	£277,504
17 Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2014-11-28	£279,634
19 Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£153,000	2011-07-21	£295,972
23 Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2011-03-18	£278,793
21 Gainsborough Rise, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2009-07-13	£252,580

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK41 7NQ

Employment

MK41 7NQ 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 retired residents living in MK41 7NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	15
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Transport and storage	11
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Other	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	2,722 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	3,066 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH	3out of 4	281 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG	3out of 4	658 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scott Primary School Hawk Drive , Brickhill MK41 7JA	3out of 4	1,190 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD	4out of 4	1,320 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ	- not rated	1,389 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT	3out of 4	1,669 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL	4out of 4	1,779 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	2,048 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	2,236 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX	3out of 4	2,305 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH	- not rated	1,925 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT	- not rated	533 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS	- not rated	822 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU	- not rated	1,000 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ	- not rated	1,032 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU	- not rated	1,182 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Elior UK	Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive	402 yd
Pavilion Trading Company	The Pavilion At The Park, Park Avenue	502 yd
Bickels Yard Cafe	Robinson Pool, Park Avenue	544 yd
Fancy Bakery	35-37 Roff Avenue	589 yd
Charcoal Grill	75-77 Tavistock Street	861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kent Arms	The Kent Arms, 54 Salisbury Street	287 yd
The Burnaby Arms	The Burnaby Arms, 66 Stanley Street	471 yd
The Balloon	The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road	671 yd
North End Club	60 Roff Avenue	716 yd
Wellington Arms PH	The Wellington Arms, 40-42 Wellington Street	876 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deniz Fish Bar	11 Park Road West	616 yd
Le Raj	29 Park Road West	635 yd
SK Catering	25 Murdock Road	683 yd
Marcello's Pizza & Pasta	Unit 8, Tc Ginn Estate, 13 Murdock Road	729 yd
Malabar	84 Tavistock Street	840 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	105-107 Tavistock Street	861 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	98 Clapham Road	900 yd
J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store)	90 Clapham Road	903 yd
J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)	90 Clapham Road	903 yd
Tesco	117 Brickhill Drive	923 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Pure Gym (Bedford) BEDFORD HEIGHTS BEDFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	350 yd
Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	491 yd
Bedford Modern School MANTON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	646 yd
Towers Health And Racquets Club Clapham Road	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	785 yd
Bedford Park EAST LODGE EAST LODGE PARK AVENUE	grass pitches, tennis courts	803 yd
Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD		885 yd
University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road	swimming pool	886 yd
Bedford Fc MANTON LANE	grass pitches	894 yd
Rushmoor School Playing Fields 1 FRANKLIN COTTAGES 1 FRANKLIN COTTAGES CLAPHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,023 yd
The Pilgrims Centre THE LODGE THE LODGE BRICKHILL DRIVE		1,030 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.