Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

NEEDWOOD ROAD, MK41 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEEDWOOD ROAD, MK41 0BN.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0BN 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK41 0BN has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

MK41 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Needwood Road, 0.8km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BN is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00088301 (shared with 12 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 0BN. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.2%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

2 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Terraced

£ 223,500

2 sales · Mean £ 223,500

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

Crime around MK41 0BN is moderate at 64 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 offences99
Shoplifting63
Anti-social behaviour34
Other theft22
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.6 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.9 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.4 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.6 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.6 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.2 km
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Go Outdoors0.8 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.5 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.7 km
  • The New Sportsman0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee0.6 km
  • Cod Father0.5 km
  • Faces0.5 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford3.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.8 km
  • Bedford Station4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Radnor Walk0.1 km
  • Leighfield Close0.1 km
  • Radnor Walk0.1 km
  • Edison Road0.3 km
  • Stainmore Road0.3 km