Postcode MK41 6AF is located in a rural town, within the Clapham & Oakley ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £64,017 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from MK41 6AF.
Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh near MK41 6AF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £296,250 (about £343 per square foot) in Clapham & Oakley area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £980,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £662,500 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £310,000 | £343 |
| Terraced | 21 | £270,000 | £384 |
| Flats | 6 | £193,750 | £310 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328,000 | £163,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £467,000 | £157,500 | £250,000 | £215,250 |
| 2018 | £438,500 | £172,000 | £260,893 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £467,500 | £189,950 | £252,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £455,000 | — | £256,500 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £151,000 | £271,250 | £231,500 |
| 2022 | £583,500 | £175,000 | £310,000 | £277,500 |
| 2023 | £505,000 | £170,000 | £312,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £632,500 | — | £302,500 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £569,000 | £170,000 | £297,500 | £270,000 |
| 2026 | £640,000 | £213,500 | £305,000 | £257,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £270 | £276 | £269 |
| 2017 | £289 | £209 | £281 | £296 |
| 2018 | £304 | £256 | £295 | £274 |
| 2019 | £315 | £245 | £297 | £295 |
| 2020 | £328 | — | £298 | £271 |
| 2021 | £296 | £258 | £331 | £284 |
| 2022 | £357 | £267 | £362 | £351 |
| 2023 | £358 | £287 | £373 | £334 |
| 2024 | £333 | — | £367 | £336 |
| 2025 | £347 | £275 | £344 | £350 |
| 2026 | £450 | £340 | £361 | £371 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 6AF.
In the MK41 6AF postcode area, located within Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 213A High Street, Clapham, MK41 6AJ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 50 High Street, Clapham, MK41 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Charlie's Supermarket | 76 High Street, Clapham, MK41 6DN | Walking directions to Charlie's Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK41 6AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Walker
Clapham & Oakley - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Abbott
Clapham & Oakley - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK41 6AF records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around MK41 6AF in Clapham, Oakley & Thurleigh is £296,250 (about £343 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to MK41 6AF, including Ursula Taylor Church of England School (Good), Lincroft Academy (Requires improvement) and Oakley Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK41 6AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,492 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK41 6AF is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jane Walker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jon Abbott (Liberal Democrats).
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.