Postcode MK41 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Putnoe ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Putnoe area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Putnoe is £62,701 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mowsbury Park.
Putnoe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,261 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Putnoe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Putnoe is £62,701 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 8BU.
Putnoe near MK41 8BU 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mowsbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Mowsbury Park |
| 0.4 mi | Waveney Green | Large | Walking directions to Waveney Green |
| 0.5 mi | Bow Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bow Hill Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Putnoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £875,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £498,000 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £346,250 | £382 |
| Terraced | 12 | £292,500 | £337 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £275,000 | £215,500 |
| 2017 | £366,000 | £287,000 | £222,500 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £290,000 | £230,000 |
| 2019 | £415,000 | £290,000 | £234,000 |
| 2020 | £387,500 | £295,000 | £246,500 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £320,000 | £242,000 |
| 2022 | £456,000 | £355,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £493,500 | £341,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £342,500 | £268,500 |
| 2025 | £495,000 | £342,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | £344,000 | £295,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £273 | £279 | £259 |
| 2017 | £277 | £286 | £268 |
| 2018 | £313 | £297 | £248 |
| 2019 | £290 | £303 | £267 |
| 2020 | £312 | £317 | £279 |
| 2021 | £309 | £326 | £278 |
| 2022 | £360 | £366 | £345 |
| 2023 | £347 | £358 | £306 |
| 2024 | £353 | £347 | £310 |
| 2025 | £337 | £375 | £326 |
| 2026 | £381 | £373 | £345 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 8BU.
In the MK41 8BU postcode area, located within Putnoe, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 2-4 Library Walk, Bedford, MK41 8HF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Pinners | 14-16 Library Walk, Bedford, MK41 8HF | Walking directions to Pinners |
| 0.4 mi | Chiltern Stores | 19 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ | Walking directions to Chiltern Stores |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 39 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 10 Avon Drive, Bedford, MK41 7AF | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Max Royden
Putnoe - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Headley
Putnoe - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK41 8BU records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around MK41 8BU in Putnoe is £355,000 (about £362 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to MK41 8BU, including Brickhill Primary School (Good), Hazeldene School (Good) and The Hills Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK41 8BU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,261 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK41 8BU is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Max Royden (Liberal Democrats) and Michael Headley (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.