Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

LEIGHFIELD CLOSE, MK41 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHFIELD CLOSE, MK41 0AG.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

MK41 0AG has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AG 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 2.2% 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 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00088296 (shared with 36 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 0AG. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.4%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed12.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 197,000

11 sales · Mean £ 213,913

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

Crime around MK41 0AG is moderate at 56 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour26
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.8 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.9 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.1 km
  • B&M Store0.6 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Go Outdoors0.7 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.3 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.7 km
  • The New Sportsman0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee0.5 km
  • Cod Father0.6 km
  • Faces0.6 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Tasty Plaice0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford3.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.8 km
  • Bedford Station4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Leighfield Close0.1 km
  • Edison Road0.1 km
  • Edison Road0.2 km
  • Radnor Walk0.2 km
  • Radnor Walk0.2 km