Pearmain Close is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK41 9NH is located in the Goldington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pearmain Close, Bedford, MK41 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 9NS, MK41 9JZ, MK41 9PH, MK41 9JY, MK41 9LA, MK41 9QW, MK41 9JX, MK41 9LD, MK41 9NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK41 9NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 31.1% | 29.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 56.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 51.8% | 46.4% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.7% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 8.5% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 42.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 83.8% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 89.3% | 86.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 86.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.6% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 0.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pearmain Close was 29.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.7% lower than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pearmain Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys and the 126th lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pearmain Close, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2022-06-23 | £328,110 |
| 6 Pearmain Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2021-09-27 | £475,181 |
| 6 Pearmain Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2020-02-27 | £491,782 |
| 3 Pearmain Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2015-09-25 | £474,232 |
| 3 Pearmain Close, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-08-19 | £460,106 |
MK41 9NH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
MK41 9NH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Goldington Road , MK40 3EP | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,906 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 | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rotonda Pizzeria | 10 Wendover Drive | 347 yd | |
| Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe) | Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane | 667 yd | |
| Courtside Cafe | Riverside Lawn Tennis Club, Goldington Road | 925 yd | |
| Top floor bistro and Bar | Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Barkers Lane | 964 yd | |
| Fire Station | Bedford Fire Station, Barkers Lane | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | The White Horse, 84 Newnham Avenue | 371 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Goldington Road | 594 yd | |
| The New Sportsman | The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary | 734 yd | |
| Devonshire Arms | The Devonshire Arms, 32 Dudley Street | 979 yd | |
| The Anchor | The Anchor, 397 Goldington Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pans People | 238 Castle Road | 578 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 5 The Fairway | 813 yd | |
| Andys Chippy | 78 Queens Drive | 913 yd | |
| Chai Rasoi | 167 Castle Road | 963 yd | |
| The Denmark St Fish & Chip Shop | 34 Denmark Street | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Bedfordshire (Bedford Campus) POLHILL AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Goldington Academy HAYLANDS WAY | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School POLHILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Riverside Tennis Club GOLDINGTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Bedford And County Badminton Club BRADGATE ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Bedford International Athletic Stadium BARKERS LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Castle Newnham School (Polhill Avenue Site) Polhill Avenue | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 401.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.