Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

BALLINGHALL CLOSE, MK41 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALLINGHALL CLOSE, MK41 0AB.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /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: MK41 0AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK41 0AB's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £270,650 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK41 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Ballinghall Close, 0.3km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK41 0AB represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00088314 (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 0AB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.0%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

13 sales · Mean £ 194,884

Flat

£ 292,550

1 sales · Mean £ 292,550

Detached

£ 397,000

1 sales · Mean £ 397,000

Semi-Detached

£ 227,500

1 sales · Mean £ 227,500

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

MK41 0AB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Other theft27
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs15

school Local Schools

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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.3 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.9 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.0 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.1 km
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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.4 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • B&M Store0.7 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.2 km
  • Putnoe Service Station0.6 km
  • Samra Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sunda Stores0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Anchor0.4 km
  • The White Horse0.9 km
  • The New Sportsman0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
  • La Rotonda Pizzeria0.8 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.8 km
  • Starbucks UK0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Andys Chippy0.8 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.3 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.1 km
  • Bedford St Johns2.8 km
  • Bedford Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ballinghall Close0.1 km
  • Ballinghall Close0.1 km
  • Heron House0.1 km
  • Goldington Green0.1 km
  • Barker's Lane0.2 km