MK41 0DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.6km from Salph End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Putnoe ward and the Bedford constituency.
For families considering a move, MK41 0DJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 7.1% 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 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00088523 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, MK41 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, MK41 0DJ.
271
46
£ 52,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK41 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0DJ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
5 sales · Mean £ 248,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK41 0DJ has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Putnoe Primary School
Mark Rutherford School
Renhold VC Primary School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Goldington Green Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.3 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Renhold Post Office & Stores0.6 km
- Samra Supermarket0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cod Father0.3 km
- Faces0.3 km
- Four Seasons Cafe0.8 km
- The Cake Shop1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Polhill Arms0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford3.1 km
- Bedford St Johns4.0 km
- Bedford Station4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane Subway0.0 km
- Church Lane Subway0.1 km
- Milburn Road0.2 km
- Bewcastle Close0.2 km
- Milburn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410DJ · Data under Open Government Licence