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.
CHAPEL CLOSE, MK41 0DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL CLOSE, MK41 0DR.
309
47
£ 55,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Goldington Green Academy
Goldington Academy
Putnoe Primary School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Anchor0.1 km
- The New Sportsman0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Tasty Plaice0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK410DR · Data under Open Government Licence