Purbeck Close, Bedford, MK41 9LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK41 9LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.3%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	47.7%	49.7%	2.0%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of MK41 9LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.4%	33.5%	6.1%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	54%	-3.1%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	1.5%	2.6%	1.1%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	4.5%	4.4%	-0.1%	9.1%	-4.7%
Widowed	9.4%	5.5%	-3.9%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.8%	46.5%	2.7%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	37.5%	38.4%	0.9%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	14.4%	11.7%	-2.7%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.3%	3.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	28.6%	21.8%	-6.8%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	10.7%	-5.5%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	15.1%	-2.6%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.4%	4.0%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	12.2%	-1.0%	16.9%	-4.7%
Degree or Similar	18%	29.9%	11.9%	33.8%	-3.9%
Other	3%	3%	0.0%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	4.5%	4.2%	-0.3%	1.1%	3.1%
Chinese	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	5.7%	3%	-2.7%	3.1%	-0.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.2%	3.9%	2.7%	2.5%	1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	1.5%	0.6%	-0.9%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	0.9%	1.8%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	79.3%	77.5%	-1.8%	81.4%	-3.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Other	1.8%	2.4%	0.6%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.6% 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	86.8%	77.6%	-9.2%	83.2%	-5.6%
European Union	3%	11.5%	8.5%	6.1%	5.4%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2.1%	3.3%	1.2%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	5.7%	3.9%	-1.8%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	2.7%	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.4%	77.2%	-7.2%	83.2%	-6.0%
10+ Years	0%	13.5%	13.5%	9.8%	3.7%
5-10 Years	0%	6.9%	6.9%	2.9%	4.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	14.7%	0.3%	-14.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.2%	76.7%	-7.5%
Ireland	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
France	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Italy	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Spain	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other EU countries	3.6%	1.5%	2.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.4%	37.2%	-10.8%
Christian	58.6%	46.2%	12.4%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Muslim	7.8%	6.5%	1.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Purbeck Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purbeck Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Purbeck Close has the 30th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys and the 190th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in MK41 9LX, 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 - 5/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Purbeck Close are based on 33 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 Purbeck Close, Bedford, MK41 9LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK41 9LX

Average Price
£385,954

Semi-Detached
£323,904

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,296

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Purbeck Close

Average Price
£408,704

Semi-Detached
£396,498

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,282

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Purbeck CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Purbeck Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£436,000	2022-07-26	£465,605
43 Purbeck Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£288,000	2022-02-17	£318,203
61 Purbeck Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-08-20	£369,067
28 Purbeck Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-05-28	£366,424
51 Purbeck Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2019-10-25	£351,432

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK41 9LX

Employment

MK41 9LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	104
Retired	61
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Education	21
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	11
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	3,305 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	3,679 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP	3out of 4	649 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT	4out of 4	870 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ	4out of 4	890 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT	3out of 4	900 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX	3out of 4	623 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT	3out of 4	1,213 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX	3out of 4	1,654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	2,809 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL	4out of 4	2,837 yd	Academy converter	No	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	2,825 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ	- not rated	1,198 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA	- not rated	1,840 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ	- not rated	1,910 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU	- not rated	2,122 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX	- not rated	2,472 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)	Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane	564 yd
Toby Carvery	403 Goldington Road	623 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco, Riverfield Drive	840 yd
KFC GOLDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD	498 Goldington Road	863 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Limited	Elms Park Industrial Estate, Goldington Road	918 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The New Sportsman	The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary	123 yd
The Anchor	The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road	623 yd
The White Horse	The White Horse, 84 Newnham Avenue	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Plaice	5 The Fairway	203 yd
Andys Chippy	78 Queens Drive	594 yd
Yo! To Go!	Tesco, Riverfield Drive	840 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 3 Elms Park, Goldington Road	918 yd
Subway	99 Church Lane	1,046 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco, Riverfield Drive	840 yd
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Perkins Road	1,034 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Waitrose, Perkins Road	1,034 yd
Aldi	Aldi, Church Lane	1,037 yd
Co-operative	105-109 Church Lane	1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Bury CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	428 yd
Goldington Academy HAYLANDS WAY	grass pitches	730 yd
University Of Bedfordshire (Bedford Campus) POLHILL AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	758 yd
World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	789 yd
Premier Health & Fitness (Bedford) (Closed) Shuttleworth Road	health and fitness suite	983 yd
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School POLHILL AVENUE	grass pitches	1,007 yd
Church Lane Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane		1,042 yd
Putnoe Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	1,052 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54 Mbit/s
Average download speed	112.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of MK41 9LX