Southville Road, Bedford, MK42 9PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK42 9PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	51.2%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.7%	48.8%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 area around MK42 9PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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	42.3%	45.8%	3.5%	37.9%	7.9%
Married: Opposite sex	39.2%	37.5%	-1.7%	44.2%	-6.7%
Separated	3.5%	4.5%	1.0%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	8%	8%	0.0%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	7%	4.2%	-2.8%	6.1%	-1.9%

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	52.5%	51.8%	-0.7%	48.4%	3.4%
Good health	33.3%	32.3%	-1.0%	33.6%	-1.3%
Fair health	9.6%	10.5%	0.9%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

In the area around MK42 9PS this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.5%	28.4%	3.9%	18.2%	10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.9%	12.6%	-0.3%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.3%	9.1%	-5.2%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.4%	2.3%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7%	11.4%	4.4%	16.9%	-5.5%
Degree or Similar	23.4%	25.9%	2.5%	33.8%	-7.9%
Other	14.7%	7.3%	-7.4%	2.8%	4.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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	3.7%	6.2%	2.5%	1.1%	5.1%
Indian	16.8%	14.8%	-2.0%	3.1%	11.7%
Pakistani	3.5%	6.9%	3.4%	2.7%	4.2%
Other Asian	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	1.6%	1.1%
Black African	5.1%	4.2%	-0.9%	2.5%	1.7%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.5%	2%	1.5%	0.5%	1.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	1.9%	4.4%	2.5%	0.8%	3.6%
White	61.1%	47.3%	-13.8%	81.4%	-34.1%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Arab	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.6%	0.9%
Other	0.3%	6.2%	5.9%	1.6%	4.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.5% 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	60.8%	51.5%	-9.3%	83.2%	-31.7%
European Union	18.4%	22.8%	4.4%	6.1%	16.7%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	4.5%	3.2%	-1.3%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	13.9%	19.1%	5.2%	5.6%	13.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	2.2%	0.3%	1.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	60%	51.3%	-8.7%	83.2%	-31.9%
10+ Years	8%	21%	13.0%	9.8%	11.2%
5-10 Years	6.4%	8.3%	1.9%	2.9%	5.4%
2-5 Years	8.5%	12%	3.5%	2.2%	9.8%
Less than 2 years	17.1%	7.3%	-9.8%	1.9%	5.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	49.8%	76.7%	-26.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Italy	4.2%	0.6%	3.6%
Portugal	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	4.4%	1.3%	3.1%
Romania	10.5%	0.9%	9.6%
Other EU countries	4.2%	1.5%	2.7%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Middle East	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Southern Asia	9.1%	1.2%	7.9%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	9.1%	13.5%	-4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	14%	37.2%	-23.2%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Hindu	5.6%	1.7%	3.9%
Muslim	15.2%	6.5%	8.7%
Sikh	4.4%	0.9%	3.5%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Southville Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southville Road was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Southville Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 114th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

🔎 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
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in MK42 9PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above 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 Southville Road are based on 57 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Bedfordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Southville Road, Bedford, MK42 9PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK42 9PS

Average Price
£251,051

Semi-Detached
£251,796

Terraced
£259,371

Detached
£253,270

Flats/Maisonettes
£130,934

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Southville Road

Average Price
£263,064

Semi-Detached
£268,908

Terraced
£266,362

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,822

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Southville Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2025-09-11	£260,000
69 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-08-04	£245,464
32 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-12-20	£273,181
10 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£330,000	2024-01-15	£355,566
6 Southville Road, Bedford, Bedford Terraced, an established residential building	£253,000	2023-04-28	£270,395

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK42 9PS

Employment

MK42 9PS 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	134
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	29
Retired	28
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	10
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Administrative and support service activities	27
Construction	15
Education	14
Manufacturing	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Transport and storage	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	6
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	506 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	745 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	3out of 4	478 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ	3out of 4	827 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elstow School Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow MK42 9GP	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Springfield Primary School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7LJ	2out of 4	1,522 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	1,324 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS	3out of 4	1,371 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR	3out of 4	1,535 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	2,529 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kempston Challenger Academy Hill Rise , Kempston MK42 7EB	3out of 4	3,094 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,397 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE	- not rated	785 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA	4out of 4	909 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX	- not rated	1,525 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU	3out of 4	1,543 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greys Education Centre Manor Drive , Kempston MK42 7AB	3out of 4	2,172 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
DVCC Recovery Bar	Millfield House, Miller Road	345 yd
Joyes Boba Bedford Bubble Tea	35A Elstow Road	398 yd
Red Lion (Sizzling Pub Co)	The Red Lion, High Street	493 yd
St Helena	St Helena, High Street	493 yd
Bedford Sweets & Snacks	70 Elstow Road	533 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Meltis Sports and Social Club	Meltis Sports And Social Club, Miller Road	419 yd
Gardeners Arms	The Gardeners Arms, 12 Sandhurst Road	478 yd
T Bar	The Keep, Bedford Road	887 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Desi Grill	Unit 1, 124 Ampthill Road	174 yd
Pizzeria Chirico	26-28 Mabel Road	276 yd
London Sweet Centre	London Sweet Centre, 86 Ampthill Road	315 yd
Joyes Chicken	33 Elstow Road	345 yd
Jemz Caribbean Take Away	76 Ampthill Road	444 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Aldi, Westville Road	276 yd
SAS Supermarket	Unit 2, 82 Ampthill Road	322 yd
Morrisons Service Station Shop	Morrisons, Ampthill Road	552 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Ampthill Road	552 yd
Tesco	13 Beauvais Square	935 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Meltis Sports And Social Club MILLER COURT	grass pitches	108 yd
Abbey Middle School (Closed) Mowbray Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,046 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of MK42 9PS