Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Bedford

Bedford (E06000055) is a local authority district in East of England. The district's population of 185,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 107th largest in England and Wales. Bedford saw a population increase of 17.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Bedford

Population

185,300
people in 2021
107th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+17.7%
more people than 2011
4th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Bedford
  • England and Wales
+41%
1981
2021

Density

389
people per square km
204th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Bedford
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Bedford
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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