Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK41 0AS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.

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

MK41 0AS is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.8km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Putnoe ward and the Bedford constituency.

For serious buyers, MK41 0AS is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 13.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00088511 (shared with 8 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 0AS. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 261,000

4 sales · Mean £ 260,517

Terraced

£ 246,500

7 sales · Mean £ 245,928

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

MK41 0AS has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences103
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.4 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.9 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.0 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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Goldington Academy

Good837 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

15 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.6 km
  • B&M Store1.0 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.9 km
  • Putnoe Service Station0.7 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.8 km
  • The New Sportsman0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cod Father0.2 km
  • Faces0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
  • Starbucks UK0.8 km
  • The Orchard0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.7 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.6 km
  • Bedford Station3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Needwood Road0.0 km
  • Pevensey Road0.1 km
  • Sherwood Walk0.1 km
  • Cheltenham Close0.1 km
  • Sherwood Walk0.1 km