Area Analysis Bedford, East Midlands

NN10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NN10 postcode area.

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Population

40,931

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 43,260 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, NN10 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £227k. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.

home £227,050 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN10 is a postcode district in Bedford, East Midlands, covering 843 active and 329 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NN10 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NN10 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NN10 are around £227k, down 13.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NN10 at 310 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NN10 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4227
Anti-social behaviour2516
Shoplifting1910
Criminal damage and arson981
Vehicle crime626

school Local Schools

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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Good155 pupils
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Higham Ferrers Junior School

Requires Improvement338 pupils
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Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden

Requires Improvement101 pupils
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South End Infant School

Outstanding263 pupils
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Tennyson Road Infant School

Requires Improvement57 pupils
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South End Junior School

Good349 pupils
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Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School

Good272 pupils
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Whitefriars Primary School

Good411 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Boots UK
  • Hollis Bros
  • Home Bargains
  • Purvis Road News
  • Barry Thomas Newsagents
  • + 44 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Green Dragon
  • No. 1 Hind Stile
  • Travelodge
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Win Catering And Bar Services
  • The New Inn
  • Bar At Rushden Town Bowls Club
  • Festive Delights
  • Garley Catering Services
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Starbucks
  • 4 Seasons Cafe
  • Artisan Cafe At Magazine Heaven
  • Bewiched Coffee
  • Bewiched Coffee
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Waitrose
  • Asda Stores
  • Asda Stores Ltd.
  • Co-op
  • Iceland Foods Limited
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Blue Corner Cafe
  • Blue Sky Takeaway
  • Deb's Fish Bar
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Dragon City
  • + 25 more