Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CAISTER ROAD, MK41 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAISTER ROAD, MK41 0DF.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 52,700 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

MK41 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 43.7% year-on-year.

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

MK41 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Caister Road, 0.7km from Salph End in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Putnoe ward and the Bedford constituency.

For serious buyers, MK41 0DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 43.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00088498 (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 0DF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 337,500

1 sales · Mean £ 337,500

Semi-Detached

£ 252,000

8 sales · Mean £ 255,125

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

MK41 0DF 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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Shoplifting55
Anti-social behaviour28
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils0.1 km
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Mark Rutherford School

Good1317 pupils0.6 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.3 km
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Renhold VC Primary School

Good204 pupils1.3 km
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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils1.4 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.9 km
  • Fairleys Pharmacy0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Putnoe Service Station1.0 km
  • Renhold Post Office & Stores0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cod Father0.3 km
  • Faces0.3 km
  • Four Seasons Cafe0.7 km
  • The Cake Shop0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Andys Chippy1.0 km
  • Subway0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Polhill Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford3.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.9 km
  • Bedford Station4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane Subway0.1 km
  • Church Lane Subway0.1 km
  • Bewcastle Close0.2 km
  • Milburn Road0.2 km
  • Bewcastle Close0.2 km