Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK41 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK41 0DS.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /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 0DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK41 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

MK41 0DS is a mixed residential area on Goldington Road, 0.2km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00088484 (shared with 8 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 0DS. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

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

Crime around MK41 0DS is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft32
Shoplifting22
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.2 km
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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils1.2 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.3 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.5 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

12 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
  • B&M Store0.3 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.8 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.6 km
  • Putnoe Service Station1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.0 km
  • The New Sportsman0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.2 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.3 km
  • Starbucks UK0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Tasty Plaice0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.5 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.2 km
  • Bedford Station3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wayfarer Hotel0.1 km
  • The Wayfarer Hotel0.1 km
  • Goldington Tesco0.1 km
  • Goldington Tesco0.2 km
  • Goldington Tesco0.2 km