Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

GOODRICH AVENUE, MK41 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODRICH AVENUE, MK41 0DE.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK41 0DE spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.

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

MK41 0DE is a sought-after residential area on Goodrich Avenue, 0.8km from Salph End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Putnoe ward and the Bedford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK41, MK41 0DE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 9.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00088498 (shared with 6 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 0DE. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 257,250

14 sales · Mean £ 264,500

Detached

£ 385,000

3 sales · Mean £ 376,666

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

MK41 0DE has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 offences86
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour28
Drugs15
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.1 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils0.6 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.2 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils1.4 km
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Renhold VC Primary School

Good204 pupils1.4 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Putnoe Service Station0.9 km
  • Renhold Post Office & Stores0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cod Father0.3 km
  • Faces0.2 km
  • Four Seasons Cafe0.7 km
  • The Cake Shop0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.9 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The New Sportsman1.0 km
  • The Bluebell1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.9 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.8 km
  • Bedford Station4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane Subway0.2 km
  • Putnoe Primary School0.2 km
  • Church Lane Subway0.2 km
  • Milburn Road0.2 km
  • Woodside Church0.2 km