MK41 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kershope Close, 0.6km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AQ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00088301 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KERSHOPE CLOSE, MK41 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KERSHOPE CLOSE, MK41 0AQ.
350
37
£ 43,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0AQ 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.
Area Character
MK41 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0AQ. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK41 0AQ has low crime rates — 43 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
Putnoe Primary School
Goldington Green Academy
Mark Rutherford School
Goldington Academy
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.2 km
- B&M Store0.6 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.6 km
- Go Outdoors0.8 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.4 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 Father0.6 km
- Faces0.6 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- Tasty Plaice0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 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 Station4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
- Leighfield Close0.2 km
- Shuttleworth Road0.2 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
- Shuttleworth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410AQ · Data under Open Government Licence