Postcode MK41 9DJ is located in an urban city, within the Riverfield ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Newnham area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Country Park.
Newnham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,122 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Newnham has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 9DJ.
Newnham near MK41 9DJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Priory Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gudgeons Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gudgeons Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Hatfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Hatfield Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Riverfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £347,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Riverfield
In the MK41 9DJ postcode area, located within Newnham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.