Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AN.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0AN 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in MK41 0AN — 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.

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

MK41 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.2km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £224k. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00088307 (shared with 5 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 0AN. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 215,500

4 sales · Mean £ 206,875

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

Crime around MK41 0AN is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft38
Drugs22
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.4 km
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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.9 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.1 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.3 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.5 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
  • B&M Store0.6 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.5 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.3 km
  • The New Sportsman0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee1.0 km
  • Cod Father0.8 km
  • Faces0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.2 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.2 km
  • Bedford Station3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bury Court0.0 km
  • Bury Court0.0 km
  • Vicar's Walk0.2 km
  • Cricket Lane0.2 km
  • Vicar's Walk0.2 km