Naylor Avenue is in Kempston, Bedford and in Bedford district. MK42 7SQ is located in the Kempston South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Naylor Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 7TH, MK42 7SF, MK42 7TY, MK42 7QB, MK42 7QU, MK42 7SG, MK42 7TZ, MK42 7RR, MK42 7RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding MK42 7SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.3% | 49.2% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 29.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 50.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 47.4% | 42.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 22.9% | 22.1% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 23.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 12% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 75.2% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 88.4% | 80.4% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 80.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Naylor Avenue was 182.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% higher than the Kempston Central & East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Naylor Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Kempston Central & East and the 58th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Naylor Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2022-01-12 | £435,283 |
| 49 Naylor Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-12-18 | £206,883 |
| 51 Naylor Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2020-08-24 | £312,051 |
| 55 Naylor Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2020-07-24 | £313,038 |
| 51 Naylor Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2014-02-17 | £323,461 |
MK42 7SQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol Primary School Balliol Road , Kempston MK42 7ER | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Road Primary School Hillgrounds Road , Kempston MK42 8QH | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kempston Rural Primary School Martell Drive , MK42 7FJ | 4out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 3,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marston Vale Middle School The Crescent , Stewartby MK43 9NH | 2out of 4 | 5,254 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 | 3,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Green Lane , Stewartby MK43 9LY | - not rated | 5,005 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway School Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 4out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 2,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine in Chefs | 42 Singer Way | 413 yd | |
| Sunbeam Cafe & Xpress Catering | 10 Sunbeam Road | 461 yd | |
| ESS @ Bedfordshire Police | Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Woburn Road | 544 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way | 760 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit N, Interchange Retail Park, Race Meadows Way | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | The Royal Oak, 91 Woburn Road | 294 yd | |
| The Duke Inn | The Duke Inn, 10 Woburn Road | 444 yd | |
| The Mulberry Bush | The Mulberry Bush, Springfield Centre | 807 yd | |
| King William IV | King William Iv, 56 High Street | 883 yd | |
| Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club | 134 High Street | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R K Catering | 42 Singer Way | 413 yd | |
| A Burger Joint | 30 Singer Way | 413 yd | |
| G's Takeaway | 10 St Johns Street | 675 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 10b St Johns Street | 675 yd | |
| Food Top Chinese | 81 Williamson Road | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12-14 St Johns Street | 675 yd | |
| J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store) | 252-274 Saxon Centre, Bedford Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cryselco Sports Field ST. JOHNS AVENUE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Balliol Lower School BALLIOL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Bedfordshire Police Hq (Closed) Woburn Road | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Daubeney Academy ORCHARD STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Kempston Challenger Academy HILL RISE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.