Roff Avenue is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 7TN 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 7TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK40 2SD, MK41 7SL, MK41 7SG, MK41 7DP, MK41 7LG, MK41 7SB, MK40 2SA, MK40 2SE, MK40 2SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 7TN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 51.4% | 47.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 52.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 7TN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 22% | 48.5% | 26.5% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 15.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Separated | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 28% | 22% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 8.3% | -12.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 10.7% | 38% | 27.3% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 22.8% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 35% | 24.1% | -10.9% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around MK41 7TN this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 62.9% | 29.2% | -33.7% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 15.3% | 10.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 14.4% | 13.7% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| White | 90% | 59.4% | -30.6% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 82.9% | 63.3% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 13.9% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 62.9% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 24.5% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 1.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43% | 76.7% | -33.7% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.6% | 0.3% | 7.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roff Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Harpur average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-17 | £189,255 |
| Flat 2 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-17 | £189,255 |
| Flat 3 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-17 | £189,255 |
| 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 1999-07-30 | £348,393 |
MK41 7TN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,450 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 | 70 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen's Park Academy Chestnut Avenue , MK40 4HA | 2out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,447 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,455 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 | 1,316 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushmoor School 58-60 Shakespeare Road , MK45 2RS | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 733 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 1,150 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 | 211 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 75-77 Tavistock Street | 257 yd | |
| Indian Summer | 69 Tavistock Street | 257 yd | |
| Pasticceria Amalfi Limited | 87-91 Tavistock Street | 257 yd | |
| The Cochin | 76 Tavistock Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North End Club | 60 Roff Avenue | 54 yd | |
| The Burnaby Arms | The Burnaby Arms, 66 Stanley Street | 228 yd | |
| The Foresters Arms | The Foresters Arms, 41 Union Street | 274 yd | |
| Esquires | 60a Bromham Road | 413 yd | |
| Wellington Arms PH | The Wellington Arms, 40-42 Wellington Street | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Raj | 29 Park Road West | 65 yd | |
| Deniz Fish Bar | 11 Park Road West | 93 yd | |
| Malabar | 84 Tavistock Street | 171 yd | |
| Coriander | 90 Tavistock Street | 171 yd | |
| Hoi Tin | 86 Tavistock Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 105-107 Tavistock Street | 257 yd | |
| BQUALITY AFRICA MINI MARKET | Flat D, Broadway Apartments, 30 The Broadway | 588 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15-19 Greenhill Street | 612 yd | |
| Essential Supermarket | 10-11 Thurlow Street | 702 yd | |
| Liana International Market | 59 Midland Road | 787 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bedfordshire (Lansdowne Road Campus) (Closed) Lansdowne Road | swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Trinity Arts & Leisure BROMHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Hmp Bedford ST. LOYES STREET | artificial grass pitch | 493 yd |
| Robinson Pool PARK AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Rushmoor School RUSHMOOR SCHOOL RUSHMOOR SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Bedford School DE PARYS AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Flexibility Health & Fitness Club 1-3 1-3 SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Bedford Modern School MANTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Samsons Fitness MIDLAND ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Alexander Sports Centre SIDNEY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 909 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.