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MK41 0WR

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Renhold & Ravensden

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Detailed insights for MK41 0WR

Overview

Postcode MK41 0WR is located in a rural village, within the Renhold & Ravensden ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Goldington area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goldington is £50,626 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 3 miles away.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Goldington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Goldington has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Goldington is £50,626 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from MK41 0WR.

Flood risk

No risk

Goldington near MK41 0WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
3,342.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.37(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.53(0%)
Vehicle crime
8.5(+93%)
Shoplifting
7.28(+6%)
Public order
6.07(+19%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
82%
Other White
16
4.57%
Indian
14
4%
African
7
2%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
36.23%
Level 3 (A level)
67
24.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.06%
No qualifications
24
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
53.96%
Owns outright
46
33.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Renhold & Ravensden

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£358
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£323K – £600K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £358 per square foot) in Renhold & Ravensden area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£580,000£369
Semi-Detached14£343,750£371
Terraced10£262,500£291

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Renhold & Ravensden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,000£285,000£230,000
2017£405,000£252,500£248,250
2018£386,000£269,500£260,000
2019£408,000£289,500£231,000
2020£405,000£267,750£243,250
2021£419,313£385,000£262,000
2022£471,500£326,500£282,500
2023£499,950£317,500£282,500
2024£570,000£336,250£296,500
2025£580,000£338,750£263,750
2026£552,500£378,750£316,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£333£278
2017£300£327£310
2018£286£318£325
2019£290£312£334
2020£310£328£339
2021£325£335£323
2022£395£372£407
2023£374£385£384
2024£409£385£384
2025£388£398£335
2026£318£298£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Renhold & Ravensden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Renhold & Ravensden in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 0WR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 0WR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202611, Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WSSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
28 Jul 20255, Tolkien Close, Bedford, MK41 0WSSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
09 Mar 202678, Thor Drive, Bedford, MK41 0WPDetachedFreehold£358,000
20 Jun 20257, Thor Drive, Bedford, MK41 0WNDetachedFreehold£330,000
21 Mar 202523, Odin Close, Bedford, MK41 0UUTerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the MK41 0WR postcode area, located within Goldington, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,396
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,702

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK41 0WR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicola Louise Gribble

Renhold & Ravensden - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardRenhold & RavensdenE05014511
ParishRenholdE04011907
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GoldingtonE02003622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 007FE01017493
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2003-06-01

Frequently asked questions about MK41 0WR

Is MK41 0WR (Goldington) safe?

The area around MK41 0WR records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near MK41 0WR?

The median sale price around MK41 0WR in Goldington is £410,000 (about £358 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around MK41 0WR?

MK41 0WR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,733 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK41 0WR (Goldington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK41 0WR is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicola Louise Gribble (Independent).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.