MK41 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tunstall Walk, 0.7km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00088296 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TUNSTALL WALK, MK41 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TUNSTALL WALK, MK41 0AF.
308
34
£ 43,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in MK41 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0AF. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK41 0AF has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Putnoe Primary School
Mark Rutherford School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.2 km
- B&M Store0.5 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.7 km
- Go Outdoors0.7 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.3 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.6 km
- The New Sportsman0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bomba Coffee0.5 km
- Cod Father0.7 km
- Faces0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Tasty Plaice0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford2.9 km
- Bedford St Johns3.7 km
- Bedford Station4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shuttleworth Road0.1 km
- Shuttleworth Road0.2 km
- Shuttleworth Road0.2 km
- Edison Road0.2 km
- Leighfield Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410AF · Data under Open Government Licence