Authority → Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Central Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

295,500

Population

5.5%

Unqualified

2.5%

Unemployment

£33,654

Salary

£397,375

Property

Quick answer: Central Bedfordshire is a local authority in England. The population of Central Bedfordshire is 295,500. The population per square mile of Central Bedfordshire is 1,069. The average salary in Central Bedfordshire is £33,654 per year. The average property price in Central Bedfordshire is £397,375.


Books about Central Bedfordshire: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Central Bedfordshire. Here is a link to some of the books about Central Bedfordshire.


Central Bedfordshire Demographics


The population of Central Bedfordshire is 295,500. The population per square mile of Central Bedfordshire is 1,069. The population has increased by 1,400 in the past year. The population has increased by 83,800 since 1981.


There are more females in Central Bedfordshire. They account for 50.7% of the population.


Central Bedfordshire Employment


80.3% of the people in Central Bedfordshire are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Central Bedfordshire is 2.5%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Central Bedfordshire Student Population


The student population of Central Bedfordshire is 9,300. Students account for 28.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


90.8% of the people in Central Bedfordshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 78.3% have an NVQ2 qualification. 62.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 41.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


5.5% of the people in Central Bedfordshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Central Bedfordshire Economy


There are 12,380 businesses in Central Bedfordshire. 91.1% are micro businesses. 7.4% are small businesses. 1.2% are medium businesses. 0.3% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Central Bedfordshire are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Central Bedfordshire Salary


The average salary in Central Bedfordshire is £33,654 per year. Males earn 20.9% more.


Salaries in Central Bedfordshire are 0.81% more than the national average of £33,384.


Central Bedfordshire Property


The average property price in Central Bedfordshire is £397,375. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Central Bedfordshire: £660,390 for detached houses. £402,922 for semi-detached houses. £327,484 for terrace houses. £198,703 for flats.