Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

334

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in MK41 0AP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

MK41 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.5km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AP is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00088303 (shared with 6 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 0AP. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

6 sales · Mean £ 236,833

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

Crime around MK41 0AP is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences108
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour40
Other theft26
Drugs26

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.6 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.7 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.2 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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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.3 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.5 km
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.8 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • The New Sportsman0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee0.9 km
  • Cod Father0.5 km
  • Faces0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.8 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.4 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.6 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.4 km
  • Bedford Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elliot Crescent0.0 km
  • Elliot Crescent0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Close0.2 km
  • Sherwood Walk0.2 km
  • Vicar's Walk0.2 km