Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

GOLDINGTON GREEN, MK41 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDINGTON GREEN, MK41 0AJ.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, MK41 0AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 28.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK41 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Goldington Green, 0.2km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 28.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00088312 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0AJ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 155,000

15 sales · Mean £ 155,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK41 0AJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Other theft29
Anti-social behaviour23
Drugs17
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.3 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.9 km
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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils1.1 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.1 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.4 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.9 km
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.3 km
  • Putnoe Service Station0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.4 km
  • The New Sportsman0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cod Father0.9 km
  • Faces1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • La Rotonda Pizzeria1.0 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.7 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.2 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.2 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.0 km
  • Bedford Station3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Heron House0.1 km
  • Cricket Lane0.1 km
  • Cricket Lane0.1 km
  • Ballinghall Close0.1 km
  • Ballinghall Close0.2 km