Categories in Bedford
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bedford
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 1,245 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 1,003 | 30 years |
| Shopping other | 811 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 633 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 576 | 27 years |
| Car repair | 530 | 27 years |
| Construction of buildings | 528 | 32 years |
| Health and medical | 489 | 24 years |
| Other construction | 449 | 23 years |
Bedford Facts
| Area | 22.1 km² |
| Population | 75,552 |
| Male Population | 37,421 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 38,131 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +14.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.9% |
| Median Age | 35.2 years (Male: 34.6, Female: 35.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $40,963 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1234 |
| Neighborhoods | Kempston, Flitwick, Ampthill, Town Centre, Cranfield |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.13459, -0.46632 |
| Postal Codes | MK40, MK41, MK42, MK43, MK44, More |
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Bedford Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,885 | 66,658 | 68,148 | 73,755 | 75,552 | 76,345 | 77,029 |
| Population Density | 2,977.9 / km² | 3,012.8 / km² | 3,080.1 / km² | 3,333.6 / km² | 3,414.8 / km² | 3,450.6 / km² | 3,481.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBedford Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | +14.7% | +13.3% | +10.9% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bedford Median Age
Median Age: 35.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 35.2 yrs | 35.9 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bedford Population Density
Population Density: 3,415 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 75,552 | 22.1 km² | 3,415 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bedford Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bedford
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bedford
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bedford
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Bedford
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bedford
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bedford Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,042 | $30,954 | $35,872 | $39,618 | $36,912 | $37,992 | $36,115 | $40,963 |
| Total GDP | $2.8B | $3B | $3.6B | $4B | $3.9B | $4.1B | $4B | $4.6B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
United Kingdom CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
United Kingdom CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 735,672,544 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/15 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 68.1 km | 3,000 m | 1km N of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/14 | 6:50 AM | 3.5 | 67.8 km | 2,000 m | 1km NW of Ashwell, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 10/28/01 | 4:25 PM | 4.2 | 83.5 km | 11,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/00 | 4:23 AM | 4 | 79.8 km | 13,100 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/94 | 1:08 AM | 3.7 | 80.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/15/94 | 10:15 AM | 4.4 | 93.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/92 | 1:22 AM | 3.4 | 39.3 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/87 | 6:09 AM | 3.4 | 52.6 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/86 | 8:50 PM | 3.4 | 67.7 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/84 | 2:53 AM | 3.4 | 77.9 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bedford
is the county town of Bedfordshire, in the East of England. It lies in the south of the wider Borough of Bedford, of which it is the administrative centre. The Bedford Built-up Area – which includes Kempston, Elstow and Biddenham – forms the 69th l..
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