Hypertension Prevalence in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Real NHS England QOF 2024/25 recorded hypertension prevalence for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, compared to the England average and ranked among all 42 English Integrated Care Boards.
What percentage of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have hypertension?
In NHS England's QOF 2024/25 data, 14.08% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board had recorded hypertension (161,486 patients) — -1.15pp versus the England average of 15.2%, ranking 34 of 42 ICBs. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25.
| Measure | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes prevalence | 14.08% | Rank 34 of 42 ICBs |
| England average | 15.23% | higher than this area |
| Difference vs England | -1.15pp | below average |
| Patients on register | 161,486 | all registered patients |
| Denominator list size | 1,146,901 | all registered patients |
Compare hypertension and other conditions in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
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In Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, in the latest QOF year (2024/25), 14.08% of eligible patients had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension — 161,486 patients on the register out of 1,146,901 (all registered patients).
Recorded prevalence is an area-level statistic reflecting age structure, deprivation and how completely practices code diagnoses — not a prediction of your personal risk. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
Worried about hypertension? A GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day.
Book a hypertension assessmentAll six conditions in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (2024/25)
| Condition | Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes prevalence | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.75% | 7.9% | +0.86pp |
| Hypertension | 14.08% | 15.2% | -1.15pp |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.53% | 3.0% | -0.45pp |
| Dementia | 0.66% | 0.8% | -0.12pp |
| Asthma | 6.41% | 6.6% | -0.15pp |
| Depression | 11.40% | 14.3% | -2.87pp |
ICBs with similar hypertension prevalence
- Surrey Heartlands (14.3%)
- Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (14.2%)
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (14.0%)
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (13.8%)
See the full ranking on the Hypertension prevalence by ICB hub.
Hypertension in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes: frequently asked questions
- What percentage of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have hypertension?
- In 2024/25, 14.08% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension (161,486 patients out of a all registered patients list of 1,146,901). That is -1.15pp versus the England average of 15.2%. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
- Is hypertension more common in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes than the England average?
- Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes's recorded hypertension prevalence of 14.1% is below the England average of 15.2% (-1.15pp). It ranks 34 of 42 English ICBs for hypertension prevalence in 2024/25. Differences between areas largely reflect age structure, deprivation and diagnosis/recording rates, not just underlying illness.
- How many people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are on the hypertension register?
- 161,486 patients were on the QOF hypertension register across GP practices in NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board in 2024/25. The QOF register counts patients with a recorded diagnosis (all registered patients); it is the figure NHS England publishes annually and is used for the prevalence rate of 14.08%.
- What is the Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?
- The Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index (GCDBI) for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is 32.8 out of 100, ranking it 35 of 42 ICBs (a higher score means greater population-weighted chronic-disease burden). It combines the area's real QOF prevalence for diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, dementia, asthma and depression, each compared to the England rate. The median ICB scores 50.
- Should I get screened for hypertension in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?
- Recorded hypertension prevalence is an area-level statistic, not a personal risk score. If you have symptoms or risk factors, a GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day. This page is health information, not a diagnosis.
Worried about hypertension in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?
Recorded hypertension prevalence in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is 14.08% — an area-level statistic, not a personal risk score. A GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange tests or referrals, often the same day.
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England (NHS Digital) — Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) prevalence (2024/25, published 28 August 2025).