MK41 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cranborne Close, 1.0km from Salph End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Full-time employment stands at 23% — 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. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00088317 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBORNE CLOSE, MK41 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBORNE CLOSE, MK41 0BQ.
302
42
£ 43,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0BQ 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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in MK41 0BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BQ. The average age is 41.6. 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
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK41 0BQ 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
Mark Rutherford School
Goldington Green Academy
Renhold VC Primary School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Johnstone Family Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Wickes Ltd0.9 km
- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.4 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.2 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Sportsman0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
- Starbucks UK0.8 km
- The Orchard0.9 km
- Bomba Coffee0.9 km
- Cod Father0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Tasty Plaice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford3.1 km
- Bedford St Johns3.9 km
- Bedford Station4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Stainmore Road0.1 km
- Stainmore Road0.1 km
- Milburn Road0.2 km
- Hamsterley Close0.2 km
- Milburn Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410BQ · Data under Open Government Licence