Wards and Civil Parishes
The urban part of the borough consisting of most of the Bedford/Kempston Urban Area is divided into 13 wards, some of which are also civil parishes:
| Ward name | Population (2009 estimate) | Percentage from minority groups |
|---|---|---|
| Brickhill | 8,540 | 14% |
| Castle | 7,190 | 32% |
| Cauldwell | 9,170 | 44% |
| De Parys | 6,840 | 18% |
| Goldington | 8,360 | 19% |
| Harpur | 8,370 | 26% |
| Kempston Central and East | 7,500 | 23% |
| Kempston North | 4,050 | 24% |
| Kempston South | 4,370 | 20% |
| Kempston West | 3,770 | 15% |
| Kingsbrook | 9,280 | 25% |
| Newnham | 7,620 | 18% |
| Putnoe | 7,650 | 14% |
| Queens Park | 8,470 | 58% |
| Total Population | 101,180 | 25% |
The wards and constituent civil parishes in the rural part of the borough are as follows:
| Ward name | Civil Parishes | Population (2009 estimate) | Percentage from minority groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddenham & Bromham |
|
7,460 | 9% |
| Clapham | Clapham | 4,670 | 9% |
| Eastcotts | Eastcotts | 3,330 | 9% |
| Elstow |
|
4,500 | 15% |
| Great Barford |
|
6,870 | 6% |
| Harrold |
|
4,240 | 4% |
| Kempston Rural |
|
3,600 | 7% |
| Oakley |
|
3,790 | 5% |
| Riseley |
|
3,440 | 4% |
| Sharnbrook |
|
4,170 | 4% |
| Wilshamstead | Wilshamstead | 2,550 | 4% |
| Wootton | Wootton | 4,480 | 6% |
| Wyboston |
|
3,780 | 4% |
| Total Population | 56,880 | 7% |
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