Roff Avenue is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 7TE 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 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 7TG, MK41 7TQ, MK41 7TF, MK40 2HL, MK40 2HN, MK40 2EU, MK40 2HW, MK41 7RE, MK41 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 7TE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK41 7TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 57.2% | 56.5% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 25.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 10.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 40.8% | 50.5% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 34.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 20.2% | 20.8% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 12.5% | -5.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 38.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 71.4% | 68.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 63% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 63% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 24.2% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 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 | 71.1% | 63.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 17.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 4% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roff Avenue was 199.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% higher than the Harpur average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roff Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Harpur and the 48th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-11-17 | £237,854 |
| 46 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-06-25 | £231,556 |
| 14 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-04-12 | £257,644 |
| 36 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-05-27 | £220,479 |
| 38 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-01-16 | £275,957 |
The percentage of student residents living in MK41 7TE 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road , MK41 7LG | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Goldington Road , MK40 3EP | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 695 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Bakery | 35-37 Roff Avenue | 95 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 75-77 Tavistock Street | 289 yd | |
| Indian Summer | 69 Tavistock Street | 289 yd | |
| Pasticceria Amalfi Limited | 87-91 Tavistock Street | 289 yd | |
| Bickels Yard Cafe | Robinson Pool, Park Avenue | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balloon | The Balloon, 52 Foster Hill Road | 134 yd | |
| North End Club | 60 Roff Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Wellington Arms PH | The Wellington Arms, 40-42 Wellington Street | 274 yd | |
| The Burnaby Arms | The Burnaby Arms, 66 Stanley Street | 288 yd | |
| Kent Arms | The Kent Arms, 54 Salisbury Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deniz Fish Bar | 11 Park Road West | 227 yd | |
| Le Raj | 29 Park Road West | 287 yd | |
| KFC | 63 Tavistock Street | 289 yd | |
| New Delicacies of China | 67 Tavistock Street | 310 yd | |
| Shanghai Kitchen | 61 Tavistock Street | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 105-107 Tavistock Street | 290 yd | |
| BQUALITY AFRICA MINI MARKET | Flat D, Broadway Apartments, 30 The Broadway | 495 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15-19 Greenhill Street | 677 yd | |
| Lidl Food Stores | 5-9 St Peters Street | 690 yd | |
| Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens | Budgens, 82 Kimbolton Road | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 228 yd |
| Trinity Arts & Leisure BROMHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 yd |
| Hmp Bedford ST. LOYES STREET | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Bedford School DE PARYS AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road | swimming pool | 627 yd |
| St Andrew'S School KIMBOLTON ROAD | 750 yd | |
| Flexibility Health & Fitness Club 1-3 1-3 SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Bedford Borough Indoor Bowling Club GOLDINGTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 866 yd |
| Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD | 893 yd | |
| Bedford Park EAST LODGE EAST LODGE PARK AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.