MK41 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Lane, 0.2km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0AN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £224k. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00088307 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, MK41 0AN.
164
44
£ 43,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 76% of tenure in MK41 0AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0AN. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,500
4 sales · Mean £ 206,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK41 0AN is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Putnoe Primary School
Goldington Academy
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Mark Rutherford School
Castle Newnham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.8 km
- B&M Store0.6 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.8 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.9 km
- Premier & Post Office Store0.5 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.3 km
- The New Sportsman0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Bomba Coffee1.0 km
- Cod Father0.8 km
- Faces0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.5 km
- Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Andys Chippy0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Tasty Plaice0.2 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford2.4 km
- Bedford St Johns3.2 km
- Bedford Station3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bury Court0.0 km
- Bury Court0.0 km
- Vicar's Walk0.2 km
- Cricket Lane0.2 km
- Vicar's Walk0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410AN · Data under Open Government Licence