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About

Goldington sits to the east of Bedford town centre and began as a separate village before being absorbed as the town expanded. The area is centred on Goldington Road, which runs into the town and carries a short parade of shops, a village hall and several local services. Housing ranges from older terraces and cottages near the original village core to mid‑20th century estates and infill developments. Local primary schools, community centres and small businesses serve residents, and the ward structure means the neighbourhood is represented within Bedford Borough Council.

Green space and sport play a noticeable role in everyday life, with playing fields, allotments and pocket parks used by clubs and families. A network of footpaths and quiet streets makes cycling and walking into the town centre straightforward for commuters and shoppers. Public transport links connect the area to Bedford railway station and the town’s main shopping and civic facilities, while local volunteer groups and parish organisations run seasonal events and activities that reflect Goldington’s roots as a former village.

Area overview

On average Goldington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Goldington is £50,626 per year. There are 1 schools in Goldington: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Goldington is home to around 9,210 people, with a population density of about 3,766.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Goldington Population
9,210
Population density
3,766.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.49(0%)
Shoplifting
23.56(+244%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.27(+6%)
Other theft
6.62(+21%)
Vehicle crime
5.75(+31%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,763
62.58%
Other White
1,121
12.17%
African
390
4.23%
Indian
365
3.96%
Caribbean
318
3.45%
Total population: 9,209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,898
26.14%
No qualifications
1,471
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,169
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,052
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
951
13.1%
Total 16+ residents: 7,262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,105
29.04%
Other social rented
995
26.15%
Owns with a mortgage
961
25.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
451
11.85%
Social rents from council
205
5.39%
Total households: 3,805

Property prices in Goldington

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 in Goldington area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,257 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Goldington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goldington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£325,000
Flats2£172,629
Detached6£440,000
Terraced23£262,500

10 years median price trend in Goldington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goldington.

All postcodes in Goldington

MK410NX

Flowerdale Walk

MK419NR

Cricket Close

MK410UD

Hammond Road

MK419BY

Haylands Way

MK410QD

Carrick Road

MK410HA

The Spinney

MK410EX

Turnpike Way

MK410NW

Greskine Close

MK419JX

Marshall Court

MK419HD

The Fairway

MK410FB

Goldington Green

MK410PR

Church Lane

MK419HY

Roundmead

MK410PZ

Stainmore Road

MK410LZ

Hudson Road

MK419HF

Linkway

MK410QB

Hudson Road

MK410NT

Knarsdale Walk

MK419HW

Queen's Drive

MK410QS

Napier Road

MK419BT

Haylands Way

MK418HX

Mount Drive

MK410HE

The Spinney

MK410NY

Milburn Road

MK410AN

Church Lane

MK418RL

Cheltenham Close

MK419LP

Heronscroft

MK410UZ

Church Lane

MK419HN

Queens Drive

MK418HJ

Putnoe Street

MK410RG

Hammond Road

MK410PW

Church Lane

MK410PT

Needwood Road

MK418HN

Putnoe Street

MK410BD

Wychwood Road

MK419HE

The Boundary

MK419NH

Pearmain Close

MK419JB

Roundmead

MK410EU

The Copse

MK419LQ

Manor Road

MK410PG

Church Lane

MK418EL

Woodcote

MK410QQ

Caxton Road

MK410HF

The Spinney

MK410LF

Caxton Road

MK410PQ

Church Lane

MK410HJ

Elliott Crescent

MK410GL

Caxton Road

MK410DW

Needwood Road

MK410QE

Ashridge Drive

MK419HA

The Boundary

MK418HU

Putnoe Street

MK410BT

Applecross Walk

MK410UX

Odin Close

MK419JQ

Queens Drive

MK419LR

Cotswold Close

MK418EX

Northcote

MK410BU

Epping Walk

MK410DB

Radnor Walk

MK410TJ

Jasmine Close

MK410RX

Hammond Road

MK419HS

Queens Drive

MK410NH

Bruthwaite Green

MK419LH

Brookfield Road

MK419HB

The Boundary

MK419JZ

Penlee Close

MK419HX

Barnhill

MK410ZW

Caxton Road

MK410RA

Rossendale Walk

MK410NP

Kielder Path

MK410HS

Shuttleworth Road

MK419JG

Queens Drive

MK418EH

Bowhill

MK410UY

Baldur Close

MK410QU

Napier Road

MK410PA

Milburn Road

MK410HW

Church Lane

MK419NE

Portland Close

MK410QJ

Lymington Gardens

MK410PL

Needwood Road

MK410TH

Norse Road

MK410RP

Glenavon Road

MK410NR

Norse Road

MK418HY

Barley Way

MK410HH

Sheeplands

MK418EJ

Woodcote

MK410BY

Needwood Road

MK410BS

Needwood Road

MK418EQ

Bowhill

MK410NS

Attadale Walk

MK418EP

High View

MK418FB

High View

MK410TY

Caxton Road

MK410AE

Rendlesham Walk

MK410AR

Church Lane

MK418ET

The Ridgeway

MK419BS

Queens Drive

MK410TN

Poppyfields

MK418ES

The Ridgeway

MK410UR

Asgard Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.