Postcode MK41 8RL is located in an urban city, within the Putnoe ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Goldington area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Goldington is £50,626 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Goldington Green Park.
Goldington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Goldington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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.
The average income per household in Goldington is £50,626 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 8RL.
Goldington near MK41 8RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goldington Green Park | Large | Walking directions to Goldington Green Park |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Putnoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £493,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £342,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £279,000 |
10 year median price trend in Putnoe
In the MK41 8RL postcode area, located within Goldington, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Samra Supermarket | 1a The Spinney, Bedford, MK41 0HF | Walking directions to Samra Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Sunda Stores | 7 The Fairway, Bedford, MK41 9HD | Walking directions to Sunda Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 95-97 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 105-109 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8RL, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.