Population
Central Bedfordshire’s population is 315,900, according to the 2024 mid-year estimates. This was published by the Office for National Statistics in September 2025. Breakdowns by age and sex are also available:
Source: Office for National Statistics, 2024 mid-year estimates.
Ward population estimates are also available. This data is usually published in the autumn each year. The ward level figures below have been calculated based on the 2024 mid-year estimate data for output areas (OAs).
Source: local estimates based on Office for National Statistics, population estimates by output areas, electoral, health and other geographies, mid-2022 to mid-2024.
For further detail, please contact insight@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
Public Health Intelligence also share demographic data about Central Bedfordshire on the JSNA website:
- View the demographics dashboard for information about the age, sex, ethnic group and life expectancy of our population
- View the population forecasts 2023–2043 dashboard for population forecasts by single year of age up to 2043