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Sub-area · De Parys · Bedford · East of England

Living in Bedford 009B

Part of De Parys · 1,818 residents

Bedford 009B is a sub-area in De Parys, Bedford that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,163 a month, up 4.3% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £206/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (85th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,163+4.3%
vs last year
Liveability
94/100
Composite score
Safety
93/100
Higher is safer
Transport
62/100
Transit + walk
Schools
93/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1820%
18–3430%
35–4915%
50–6416%
65+20%
Population1,818
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied78%
Private rent19%
Social rent3%
Flats5%
Terraced21%
Semi-detached27%
Detached47%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person32%Couple with children18%Lone parent7%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 35.60
White79%Asian9%Black5%Mixed5%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim5%No religion33%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK77%
Born outside UK23%
General health (self-reported)
Good86%Fair11%Bad3%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above31%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications12%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Bedford 009B?

Bedford 009B sits inside De Parys, part of the wider Bedford council area in East of England. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Bedford 009B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Bedford 009B?
The median monthly rent across Bedford 009B is £1,163.
How safe is Bedford 009B?
Bedford 009B has a safety score of 93/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bedford 009B?
Transport score: 62/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bedford 009B part of?
Bedford 009B sits inside the De Parys neighbourhood, in Bedford, East of England.