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About

Putnoe is a residential district in the north of Bedford, within the MK41 postcode area and a short distance from the town centre. The neighbourhood was laid out mainly on former farmland in the mid-20th century and consists of a mix of privately owned and social housing, local shopping parades, schools and community facilities. Regular bus routes link Putnoe with Bedford town centre and other suburbs, so daily errands and commuting are straightforward. Street patterns and local services reflect post-war estate planning rather than a historic core.

Green space and everyday community amenities shape life in Putnoe. Putnoe Wood Local Nature Reserve sits inside the neighbourhood and provides marked footpaths and mature trees that remain from earlier land use; the wood is used year-round by walkers and local schools. Scattered pocket parks, allotments and small retail clusters support local activity. Community buildings and the local library host groups and events, and most services are within walking distance for many residents.

Area overview

On average Putnoe has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Putnoe is £62,701 per year. There are 4 schools in Putnoe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Putnoe is home to around 8,061 people, with a population density of about 3,318.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Putnoe Population
8,061
Population density
3,318.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.49(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-17%)
Other theft
3.47(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.35(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.48(-61%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,918
73.38%
Other White
621
7.7%
Indian
478
5.93%
Caribbean
141
1.75%
African
127
1.57%
Total population: 8,065

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,377
35.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
16.39%
No qualifications
1,026
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
918
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,728

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,670
50.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,038
31.41%
Other social rented
261
7.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
7.53%
Other forms of private rent
46
1.39%
Total households: 3,305

Property prices in Putnoe

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £366,250 in Putnoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Putnoe 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 Putnoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached39£350,000
Terraced10£279,000
Detached27£492,500

10 years median price trend in Putnoe

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

All postcodes in Putnoe

MK418JE

Arundel Drive

MK418QF

Wentworth Drive

MK418LT

Putnoe Lane

MK418QL

Dover Crescent

MK418DH

Repton Close

MK418JN

Corfe Road

MK419AP

Stancliffe Road

MK418DF

Brecon Way

MK419BH

The Graylings

MK418QB

Wentworth Drive

MK418JP

Bamburgh Drive

MK418PE

Dunvegan Way

MK418BQ

Bewcastle Close

MK418BD

Parkstone Close

MK418JT

Little Headlands

MK419AU

Orchard Close

MK418JG

Ludlow Walk

MK419AA

Putnoe Lane

MK419BP

Queens Drive

MK418NT

Fountains Road

MK418PB

Manorbier Road

MK418LP

Greystoke Walk

MK418QE

Wentworth Drive

MK419ER

Mendip Crescent

MK418DL

Waltham Close

MK418QT

Devizes Avenue

MK418NS

Pershore Close

MK418DD

Brecon Way

MK418PX

Wentworth Drive

MK419EW

Quantock Close

MK419EH

Chiltern Avenue

MK418DX

Willmers Close

MK419DG

Leasway

MK418RH

Newstead Way

MK418LG

Glamis Walk

MK418LJ

Kenilworth Walk

MK418JW

Hadleigh Close

MK418BY

Aspen Avenue

MK418RE

Farnham Way

MK419EF

Brendon Avenue

MK418AX

Birkdale Road

MK419AJ

Greenacres

MK418BW

Poplar Avenue

MK418LU

Putnoe Lane

MK418LN

Greystoke Walk

MK419EP

Mendip Crescent

MK418BN

Lombardy Close

MK418RB

Farnham Way

MK418NU

Fountains Road

MK418LD

Belvoir Walk

MK418NX

Newark Avenue

MK418EE

The Furlong

MK419AL

Hartshill

MK418ND

Tintagel Walk

MK418NA

Pendennis Road

MK418RF

Mitford Close

MK418LL

Kenilworth Walk

MK418AR

Rowallan Drive

MK418LQ

Stokesay Close

MK418JH

Sudeley Walk

MK419EE

Brendon Avenue

MK418DA

Aspen Avenue

MK418QR

Dover Crescent

MK418DJ

Prinknash Road

MK418HW

Pevensey Road

MK418HR

Carisbrooke Way

MK418JF

Arundel Drive

MK418HT

Chillingham Green

MK418RQ

Buckfast Avenue

MK418QJ

Dover Crescent

MK418LA

Putnoe Lane

MK418HF

Library Walk

MK418LX

Putnoe Lane

MK418QZ

Tamworth Road

MK418BA

Sunningdale Walk

MK419EG

Langdale

MK418HE

Hartop Close

MK418PA

Restormel Close

MK418NJ

Pendennis Road

MK418BB

Wentworth Drive

MK418PD

Threave Close

MK418QY

Tamworth Road

MK418JY

Wheathouse Close

MK418AW

Rowallan Drive

MK418EA

Arrow Leys

MK418JJ

Sudeley Walk

MK418AT

Lowther Road

MK418LF

Belvoir Walk

MK410AT

Church Lane

MK418AZ

Turnberry Walk

MK418QQ

Dover Crescent

MK418HH

Putnoe Street

MK418LE

Belvoir Walk

MK410DG

Cawdor Close

MK418QW

Devizes Avenue

MK419EN

Cheviot Close

MK418DB

Harrington Drive

MK410DQ

Powis Road

MK418BE

Dunster Gardens

MK418BZ

Elm Close

Data Sources

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