Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HAMSTERLEY CLOSE, MK41 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMSTERLEY CLOSE, MK41 0BZ.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0BZ 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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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK41 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 45% 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. Property prices are trending down 1.9% year-on-year.

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

MK41 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hamsterley Close, 0.8km from Salph End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 1.9% year-on-year. 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 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00088317 (shared with 7 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 0BZ. 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

White / British67.7%
Asian / British Asian15.7%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 262,500

4 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Terraced

£ 218,497

2 sales · Mean £ 218,497

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

Crime around MK41 0BZ is moderate at 50 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 offences104
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.3 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils0.9 km
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Renhold VC Primary School

Good204 pupils1.2 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils1.3 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.5 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.5 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.9 km
  • Renhold Post Office & Stores0.8 km
  • Samra Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cod Father0.2 km
  • Faces0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Tasty Plaice1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Polhill Arms0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford3.1 km
  • Bedford St Johns4.0 km
  • Bedford Station4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamsterley Close0.1 km
  • Milburn Road0.1 km
  • Milburn Road0.2 km
  • Stainmore Road0.2 km
  • Stainmore Road0.2 km