Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

SAVERNAKE WALK, MK41 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAVERNAKE WALK, MK41 0BH.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0BH 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK41 0BH 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.

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

MK41 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Savernake Walk, 0.9km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BH 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00088322 (shared with 17 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 0BH. 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

White / British69.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around MK41 0BH 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.

Violence and sexual offences117
Shoplifting57
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson21
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.5 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils1.1 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.2 km
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Renhold VC Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.5 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.5 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.3 km
  • B&M Store0.9 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Go Outdoors0.9 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.9 km
  • The New Sportsman0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee0.8 km
  • Cod Father0.3 km
  • Faces0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.7 km
  • Starbucks UK0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford3.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.8 km
  • Bedford Station4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Stainmore Road0.1 km
  • Stainmore Road0.1 km
  • Radnor Walk0.2 km
  • Radnor Walk0.2 km
  • Leighfield Close0.2 km