Area Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK41 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK41 postcode area.

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Population

42,921

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,929 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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8/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 43, MK41 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £387k. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

home £387,195 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK41 is a postcode district in Bedford, East of England, covering 1057 active and 366 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK41 (20%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (13%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK41 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK41 are around £387k, up 10.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK41 at 219 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK41 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2911
Anti-social behaviour1379
Shoplifting1236
Vehicle crime892
Criminal damage and arson694

school Local Schools

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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils
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Brickhill Primary School

Good257 pupils
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Scott Primary School

Good512 pupils
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Renhold VC Primary School

Good204 pupils
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils
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Merebrook Infant School

Good146 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Travelodge
  • Travelodge
  • Woodland Manor Hotel
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Serco Ltd
  • A Different Brew
  • Bellini's Restaurant
  • Bomba Coffee
  • Brickhill Coffee Post
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Clapham Discount Food & Wine
  • Co-operative
  • Iceland
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Central Shop Yarl's Wood IRC
  • A Good Egg
  • AB Fruits Ltd
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd
  • Argos Ltd
  • + 36 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Bedford & County Golf Club Bar
  • Bedford Athletic Rugby Club Bar
  • Brewpoint
  • Kent Arms
  • North End Club
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Subway
  • Andys Chippy
  • Brickhill Fish & chips
  • Clapham Bar B Q
  • Deniz Fish Bar
  • + 11 more