Census

In Bedford, 33% of people who provided more than 50 hours of unpaid care reported not having good health in the 2021 Census (Unsplash)

Women expected to spend years longer than men providing unpaid care

Experts warn Bedford workers in high emission industries are more likely to be affected by the Government’s net zero pledge, as 14% of them have no formal qualifications and could struggle to find new work when their jobs are phased out

One in seven people in Bedford work in high emission industries

In Bedford, there are quite few witches, pagans and Satanists

Hallowe'en 2023: Rise in the number of witches living in Bedford

A rise in the number of dual citizens is thought to have been driven by migration. Additionally, many eligible people with UK passports have taken up extra ones after Brexit

Number of multiple passport holders in Bedford has more than doubled

Bedford residents were most commonly working as warehouse operatives when the census was carried out in 2021, with 3,505 employees in the sector (Image: Pixabay/Mohamed Hassan)

Revealed: The most common jobs in Bedford

Far left, Fsella Afzal-Pagliari, bpha. Back far left, Dr Nadeem Mazi-Kotwal Centre, wearing black headscarf, Dr Minaz Mazi-Kotwal Centre right, wearing blue headscarf, Rumina Begum, Ethnic Food Bank co-founder.

£10k funding for country’s first ethnic food bank in Bedford

Male learner drivers have been found to be the worst offenders on the road

Male learner drivers found worst offenders on the road

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show of the 25,425 people aged between 25 and 34 in Bedford, 16,965 (66.7%) had never been married as of March 2021

Fewer and fewer young people in Bedford are getting married

Census data shows number of people never married rises

15,385 non-dependent children lived in the family home in 2021 in Bedford – significantly up from 11,714 in 2011, when the last census was carried out

More and more adults in Bedford are STILL living with their parents

A sign for a disabled parking space

One in six people in Bedford are living with disabilities

Charity Scope said it was "high time" society was more inclusive of those with disabilities

Will Grimond, data reporter

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Census 2021 shows nearly 5,000 veterans are living in Bedford

The online Census form

Census 2021: Here are the most deprived areas in Bedford

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Census 2021: Results reveal there’s more women than men in Bedford

Here's how to spot a fake Census 2021 text - and what to do if you receive one

Those living in England and Wales have just days left to fill out Census 2021 - or risk a £1,000 fine (Photo: Shutterstock)

People in England and Wales have just days left to fill out Census 2021 - or ris...

Everything you need to know about filling out the Census before the deadline (Photo: Shutterstock)

Everything you need to know about filling out the Census before the deadline

The 2021 Census will include two new questions relevant to LGBTQ+ communities (Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Pride in London)

LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time - here’s h...

The last UK census took place in 2011 (Getty Images)

You could be fined £1,000 if you miss the Census deadline - here’s when it’s due

The last UK census took place in 2011 (Getty Images)

The 2021 Census for England and Wales is coming up - this is why it’s compulsory

The census is a survey carried out every ten years by the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)

Census 2021 is recruiting 30,000 people to help with the survey - how to apply

Here's why the 2021 census could be the last one England and Wales ever have to ...

How Don and Betty dropped off the radar