Robin Hill is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 7QW is located in the De Parys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Robin Hill, Bedford, MK41 7QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 7QX, MK41 7QP, MK41 7QN, MK41 7QS, MK41 7QR, MK41 7QE, MK41 7QB, MK41 7QF, MK41 7HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK41 7QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 56.8% | 52.9% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 43.2% | 47.1% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 31.1% | 41.1% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 38.5% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 47.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 32.5% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 15.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.2% | 16.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 33.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.7% | 79% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.8% 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 | 89.8% | 81.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 81.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robin Hill was 103.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% higher than the Brickhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Robin Hill has the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Brickhill and the 132nd highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Robin Hill, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,500 | 2011-12-22 | £262,246 |
| 1 Robin Hill, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2002-07-05 | £380,320 |
| 1 Robin Hill, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1995-03-03 | £254,390 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,476 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 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Primary School Dove Road , Brickhill MK41 7AA | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 2,489 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 | 2,391 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 | 500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 1,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickhill Cafe | 103 Brickhill Drive | 248 yd | |
| Pavilion Trading Company | The Pavilion At The Park, Park Avenue | 577 yd | |
| Elior UK | Bedford Heights, Brickhill Drive | 850 yd | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | Robinson Pool, Park Avenue | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiger Moth | 20 Avon Drive | 791 yd | |
| The Park | The Park Pub And Kitchen, 98 Kimbolton Road | 875 yd | |
| Kent Arms | The Kent Arms, 54 Salisbury Street | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 115 Brickhill Drive | 248 yd | |
| SK Catering | 25 Murdock Road | 732 yd | |
| Brickhill Fish & chips | 12 Avon Drive | 791 yd | |
| Marcello's Pizza & Pasta | Unit 8, Tc Ginn Estate, 13 Murdock Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 117 Brickhill Drive | 248 yd | |
| One Stop | 10 Avon Drive | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Park EAST LODGE EAST LODGE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| The Pilgrims Centre THE LODGE THE LODGE BRICKHILL DRIVE | 565 yd | |
| Scott Primary School HAWK DRIVE | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Waveney Green WAVENEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Bedford School (Gordon Fields Site) THE LODGE THE LODGE BRICKHILL DRIVE | artificial grass pitch | 642 yd |
| Brickhill Primary School DOVE ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Beauchamp Middle School (Closed) Hawk Drive | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bedford) BEDFORD HEIGHTS BEDFORD HEIGHTS BRICKHILL DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| La Fitness (Bedford Park) (Closed) 81-83 81-83 Kimbolton Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Bedford Fc MANTON LANE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.