Bedford
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Nestled in north Bedfordshire, this constituency centres on the historic market town of Bedford, which stretches along the River Great Ouse. The town combines Georgian and Victorian architecture, riverside parks, and contemporary amenities. It benefits from direct rail services to London St Pancras, Milton Keynes, and Corby, while the A6 and A421 provide key road access. Surrounding villages and farmland contribute to Bedford’s blend of urban comfort and rural tranquility.
Wards in Bedford
Bedford is divided into 16 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brickhill
- Castle & Newnham
- Cauldwell
- De Parys
- Goldington
- Greyfriars
- Harpur
- Kempston Central & East
- Kempston North
- Kempston South
- Kempston West
- Kingsbrook
- Putnoe
- Queens Park
- Renhold & Ravensden
- Riverfield
Bedford is a constituency that covers these wards in Bedford.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,422 | 22.07% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,597 | 7.77% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,840 | 14.32% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,480 | 21.22% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,511 | 18.54% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,783 | 16.07% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 59,590 | 54.19% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 14,961 | 13.61% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 7,386 | 6.72% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Pakistani | 4,642 | 4.22% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Bangladeshi | 3,977 | 3.62% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| African | 3,891 | 3.54% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Caribbean | 2,556 | 2.32% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2,254 | 2.05% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Any other ethnic group | 2,197 | 2.00% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Other Asian | 1,962 | 1.78% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 1,272 | 1.16% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,181 | 1.07% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Irish | 1,082 | 0.98% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Other Black | 857 | 0.78% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| White and Black African | 629 | 0.57% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 508 | 0.46% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Arab | 448 | 0.41% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Roma | 415 | 0.38% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 155 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.11% |