MK41 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rossendale Walk, 0.9km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. 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 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00088322 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSSENDALE WALK, MK41 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSSENDALE WALK, MK41 0BE.
337
35
£ 43,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0BE 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 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0BE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 224,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK41 0BE is moderate at 51 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
Renhold VC Primary School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Goldington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Johnstone Family Butchers Ltd0.8 km
- Wickes Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.3 km
- B&M Store1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The New Sportsman0.9 km
- The Anchor0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
- Starbucks UK0.8 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 Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Tasty Plaice0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford3.0 km
- Bedford St Johns3.8 km
- Bedford Station4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stainmore Road0.1 km
- Stainmore Road0.1 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
- Sherwood Walk0.2 km
- Radnor Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410BE · Data under Open Government Licence