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 | £184,971 |
| Flat 2 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-17 | £184,971 |
| Flat 3 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-17 | £184,971 |
| 59 Roff Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 1999-07-30 | £340,460 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,359 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 | 195 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD | - not rated | 583 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Manton Lane , MK41 7NH | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Seaforth Gardens , MK40 4TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlborough Lower School Marlborough Road , MK40 4LE | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's RC Middle School 112 Bromham Road , MK40 2QR | - not rated | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Middle School Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AT | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickhill Middle School Falcon Avenue , MK41 7DS | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Wood Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp Middle School Hawk Drive , MK41 7JE | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Perkins School Young Life Centre , 163 Tavistock Street MK40 2SD | - not rated | 34 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Bromham Road , MK40 2BS | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedford Modern School Manton Lane , MK41 7NT | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | No | 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.