Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CHAPEL CLOSE, MK41 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL CLOSE, MK41 0DR.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK41 0DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

MK41 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.

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

MK41 0DR is a mixed residential area on Chapel Close, 0.2km from Goldington in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Bedford constituency.

For serious buyers, MK41 0DR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, down 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK41 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00088484 (shared with 8 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 0DR. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

Semi-Detached

£ 257,500

12 sales · Mean £ 257,745

Detached

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 376,944

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

Crime around MK41 0DR is moderate at 69 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft32
Shoplifting22
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Goldington Green Academy

Good652 pupils0.1 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.3 km
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Putnoe Primary School

Good516 pupils1.3 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.4 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.5 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Bowman Ingredients Ltd0.9 km
  • B&M Store0.4 km
  • Otter And Moose Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier & Post Office Store0.5 km
  • Putnoe Service Station1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Anchor0.1 km
  • The New Sportsman0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bomba Coffee1.0 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.2 km
  • Cloverdale Retreat (Cafe)0.3 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Limited0.5 km
  • Starbucks UK0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Tasty Plaice0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.1 km
  • Bedford Station3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Wayfarer Hotel0.1 km
  • The Wayfarer Hotel0.1 km
  • Goldington Tesco0.2 km
  • Goldington Green0.2 km
  • Barker's Lane0.2 km