Postcode MK41 7BU is located in an urban city, within the Brickhill ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Brickhill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brickhill is £60,246 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Waveney Green.
Brickhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Brickhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brickhill is £60,246 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 7BU.
Brickhill near MK41 7BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Waveney Green | Large | Walking directions to Waveney Green |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Brickhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £970,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £73,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brickhill
In the MK41 7BU postcode area, located within Brickhill, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 18 Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7AF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 10 Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7AF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 93 Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QF | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 117 Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.