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About

De Parys lies immediately south of Bedford town centre, with the River Great Ouse forming part of its northern edge. The ward mixes residential streets with local shops and services along routes such as De Parys Avenue and Bromham Road. Housing ranges from older terraces to mid-20th-century semi‑detached homes, and small parks and playing fields are scattered through the area. Regular bus services link De Parys to the railway station and the town centre, and the riverside path along the ward’s northern boundary provides a direct walking route into the heart of Bedford.

Community facilities include primary schools, churches and neighbourhood centres that serve a broad local population. The ward’s name reflects local history: De Parys was the surname of medieval landholders in this part of Bedford, a detail still visible in street and ward names. Day-to-day life in De Parys is shaped by short trips to nearby shops, riverside walks, and small community events on local greens.

Area overview

On average De Parys has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in De Parys is £53,550 per year. There are 3 schools in De Parys: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). De Parys is home to around 5,935 people, with a population density of about 3,388.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

De Parys Population
5,935
Population density
3,388.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.4(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.14(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.41(+17%)
Other theft
4.72(-14%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+3%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,911
65.91%
Other White
784
13.21%
Indian
184
3.1%
African
170
2.86%
Other
111
1.87%
Total population: 5,934

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,963
38.85%
Level 3 (A level)
999
19.77%
No qualifications
752
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
610
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
364
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
847
34.4%
Owns outright
710
28.84%
Owns with a mortgage
561
22.79%
Other social rented
219
8.9%
Other forms of private rent
63
2.56%
Total households: 2,462

Property prices in De Parys

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in De Parys area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for De Parys in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in De Parys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£425,000
Terraced9£255,000
Detached23£575,000
Flats27£177,500

10 years median price trend in De Parys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in De Parys.

All postcodes in De Parys

MK403BG

Seaton Drive

MK402LY

St Michaels Road

MK402TZ

De Parys Avenue

MK402HR

Kimbolton Road

MK417SS

Foster Hill Road

MK403DH

Cornwall Road

MK402ND

St Augustines Road

MK402TT

Burnaby Road

MK419ED

Polhill Avenue

MK402LN

St Andrews Road

MK403AT

Thurlestone Close

MK402LT

St Michaels Road

MK403AY

Chagford Close

MK403EB

Goldington Road

MK403BU

Windsor Gardens

MK402NF

Park Avenue

MK403DB

Goldington Avenue

MK403AA

Kimbolton Avenue

MK419DS

Polhill Avenue

MK402JY

Park Avenue

MK402NQ

St Edmond Road

MK402LZ

St Michaels Road

MK403AJ

Barnstaple Road

MK403BA

Salcombe Close

MK403BL

Widecombe Close

MK403AW

Chudleigh Close

MK403DX

Crediton Close

MK402AW

De Parys

MK403BS

Sidmouth Close

MK402PA

Kimbolton Road

MK402NZ

Kimbolton Road

MK403BZ

Goldington Avenue

MK403AR

Barnstaple Road

MK402NL

St Augustines Road

MK402PH

Kimbolton Road

MK402PL

Glebe Road

MK403DP

Caves Lane

MK403DW

Caves Lane

MK402LL

St Andrews Road

MK402LE

Pemberley Avenue

MK403BH

Brixham Close

MK402LD

Pemberley Avenue

MK419DU

Polhill Avenue

MK403AS

Barnstaple Road

MK419EA

Polhill Avenue

MK403DR

Caves Lane

MK402LR

Park Avenue

MK402NA

St Augustines Road

MK403AU

Dawlish Drive

MK403DA

Goldington Avenue

MK403AL

Shaldon Court

MK402NX

Kimbolton Road

MK402TW

De Parys Avenue

MK402LG

Park Avenue

MK402LJ

St Andrews Road

MK402NE

Park Avenue

MK403GB

Bradgate Road

MK403DJ

Devon Road

MK402PU

De Parys

MK417TD

Foster Hill Road

MK402LB

Park Avenue

MK403BB

Dawlish Drive

MK402PS

Kimbolton Road

MK402PD

Kimbolton Road

MK402LH

Pemberley Avenue

MK402PT

Balmoral Avenue

MK419BD

Polhill Avenue

MK402LP

Park Avenue

MK403AG

Oaklands Road

MK403NF

Goldington Road

MK402PJ

Pemberley Lane

MK403DL

Tiverton Road

MK403BE

Hartland Avenue

MK403AE

Merton Road

MK402LX

St Michaels Road

MK403UZ

Appledore Road

MK402PG

Kimbolton Road

MK403AX

Totnes Close

MK402TX

De Parys Avenue

MK403EE

Talbot Road

MK402NY

Kimbolton Road

MK403BQ

Seaton Drive

MK403FB

Crediton Mews

MK402LW

St Andrews Road

MK402LU

St Michaels Road

MK402NR

Kimbolton Road

MK403AD

Kimbolton Avenue

MK403DF

Devon Road

MK403AF

Merton Road

MK402TR

De Parys Avenue

MK402TU

De Parys Avenue

MK403DY

Goldington Road

MK403DN

Caves Lane

MK402FR

De Parys

MK402LA

Pemberley Avenue

MK403EA

Goldington Road

MK403AN

Honiton Way

MK403BT

Amberley Gardens

MK403GD

Bradgate Road

MK402NT

De Parys

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.