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

Living in Bedford 009C

Part of De Parys · 1,462 residents

Bedford 009C is a sub-area in De Parys, Bedford that skews 18–34 year-old and private-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £1,163 a month, up 4.3% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £206/mo. Safety ranks in the top quartile of UK sub-areas (22nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,163+4.3%
vs last year
Liveability
96/100
Composite score
Safety
31/100
Higher is safer
Transport
88/100
Transit + walk
Schools
86/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1816%
18–3428%
35–4915%
50–6418%
65+22%
Population1,462
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied32%
Private rent54%
Social rent14%
Flats81%
Terraced2%
Semi-detached7%
Detached10%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person57%Couple with children10%Lone parent6%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 34.50
White80%Asian8%Black5%Mixed5%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian49%Muslim2%No religion37%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK72%
Born outside UK28%
General health (self-reported)
Good74%Fair18%Bad8%
Disability prevalence28%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above36%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications21%

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

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

Bedford 009C 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 009C 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 009C?
The median monthly rent across Bedford 009C is £1,163.
How safe is Bedford 009C?
Bedford 009C has a safety score of 31/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bedford 009C?
Transport score: 88/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bedford 009C part of?
Bedford 009C sits inside the De Parys neighbourhood, in Bedford, East of England.