MK41 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wychwood Road, 0.9km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BD 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 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00088322 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYCHWOOD ROAD, MK41 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCHWOOD ROAD, MK41 0BD.
337
35
£ 43,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0BD 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 0BD has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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 0BD. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK41 0BD is moderate at 52 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
Renhold VC Primary School
Goldington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Johnstone Family Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- Wickes Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.3 km
- B&M Store0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The New Sportsman0.8 km
- The Anchor0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.7 km
- Starbucks UK0.7 km
- The Orchard0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.9 km
- Bomba Coffee0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Tasty Plaice0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford2.9 km
- Bedford St Johns3.8 km
- Bedford Station4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stainmore Road0.2 km
- Stainmore Road0.2 km
- Sherwood Walk0.2 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410BD · Data under Open Government Licence