MK41 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Arden Walk, 0.8km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, down 2.7% year-on-year. 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 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00088297 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARDEN WALK, MK41 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARDEN WALK, MK41 0AX.
227
41
£ 43,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in MK41 0AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0AX. The average age is 41.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,500
6 sales · Mean £ 207,250
Flat
£ 216,250
2 sales · Mean £ 216,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK41 0AX is moderate at 55 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.
school Local Schools
Putnoe Primary School
Goldington Green Academy
Mark Rutherford School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Goldington Academy
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.4 km
- B&M Store0.9 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.2 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.8 km
- Putnoe Service Station0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.8 km
- The New Sportsman0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bomba Coffee0.9 km
- Cod Father0.2 km
- Faces0.3 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Andys Chippy0.9 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Tasty Plaice0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford2.8 km
- Bedford St Johns3.7 km
- Bedford Station4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sherwood Walk0.1 km
- Sherwood Walk0.1 km
- Needwood Road0.1 km
- Pevensey Road0.2 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410AX · Data under Open Government Licence