MK41 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Epping Walk, 0.7km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Goldington ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK41 0BU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00088300 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EPPING WALK, MK41 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EPPING WALK, MK41 0BU.
259
35
£ 43,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK41 0BU 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
MK41 0BU has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK41 0BU. The average age is 35.4. 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
Flat
£ 109,000
3 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK41 0BU has low crime rates — 45 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
Goldington Green Academy
Mark Rutherford School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Goldington Academy
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.3 km
- B&M Store0.8 km
- Fairleys Pharmacy0.4 km
- Otter And Moose Ltd0.6 km
- Putnoe Service Station0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.7 km
- The New Sportsman0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bomba Coffee0.8 km
- Cod Father0.4 km
- Faces0.4 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Co-operative0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Andys Chippy0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Tasty Plaice0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford2.8 km
- Bedford St Johns3.6 km
- Bedford Station4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Radnor Walk0.1 km
- Sherwood Walk0.1 km
- Radnor Walk0.1 km
- Sherwood Walk0.1 km
- Elliot Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK410BU · Data under Open Government Licence