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MK41 9PH

Goldington Road

Riverfield

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Detailed insights for MK41 9PH

Overview

Postcode MK41 9PH is located in an urban city, within the Riverfield area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Newnham area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year. The median sale price in Riverfield is £335,128 (around £374 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £416,250. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hatfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Newnham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,066 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Newnham has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from MK41 9PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Newnham near MK41 9PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK41 9PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHatfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Hatfield Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
5,538 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
23.68(+246%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.17(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.84(+2%)
Vehicle crime
10.07(+129%)
Public order
8.29(+62%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
62.07%
Other White
49
14.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
4.02%
Other Asian
12
3.45%
African
11
3.16%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
43.07%
No qualifications
42
15.33%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
38.52%
Owns with a mortgage
46
34.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.48%
Other social rented
4
2.96%
Social rents from council
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Riverfield

Median price: £335,128
Price per sq ft: £374
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £416K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £335,128 (about £374 per square foot) in Riverfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £610,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Riverfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£451,250£373
Semi-Detached14£331,000£392
Terraced12£272,500£381
Flats1£140,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Riverfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327,500£287,500£195,100
2017£350,000£247,000£216,498
2018£338,000£289,950£223,500
2019£350,750£269,995£221,975
2020£388,750£295,000£232,000
2021£381,000£293,000£220,000
2022£413,750£316,500£288,250
2023£420,000£285,000£250,600
2024£472,500£347,500£268,750
2025£460,000£347,500£265,000
2026£440,000£337,000£287,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Riverfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£307£314
2017£296£299£320
2018£318£340£341
2019£292£286£330
2020£291£301£328
2021£313£365£309
2022£384£343£380
2023£367£436£416
2024£357£410£378
2025£382£362£348
2026£366£396£381
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Riverfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Riverfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 9PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 9PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025215, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9PHDetachedFreehold£460,000
13 Aug 2025245, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
11 Jul 20255, Pearmain Close, Bedford, MK41 9NHDetachedFreehold£590,000
10 Oct 202556, Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
30 May 202543, Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

In the MK41 9PH postcode area, located within Newnham, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK41 9PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miNot applicableKWS SchoolOther independent school
0.4 miSecondaryGoldington AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK41 9PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK41 9PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Goldington Road News and Off License193 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EGWalking directions to Premier Goldington Road News and Off License
0.1 miArun Newsagents2 Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QNWalking directions to Arun Newsagents
0.2 miM&S Simply Food81-85 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miThandi Food Store & Newagents184 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EBWalking directions to Thandi Food Store & Newagents
0.4 miJanta Supermarket343 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9NXWalking directions to Janta Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK41 9PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilde Augusta Emilia Hendrickx

Riverfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mohammad Yasin

Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyBedfordE14001084
WardRiverfieldE05014513
ParishBedford, unparished areaE43000273
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NewnhamE02003626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 011AE01017524
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK41 9PH

Is MK41 9PH (Newnham) safe?

The area around MK41 9PH records about 52 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near MK41 9PH?

The median sale price around MK41 9PH in Riverfield is £335,128 (about £374 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK41 9PH?

There are 8 schools close to MK41 9PH, including KWS School (Good), Goldington Academy (Outstanding) and St John Rigby Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around MK41 9PH?

MK41 9PH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK41 9PH (Newnham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK41 9PH is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hilde Augusta Emilia Hendrickx (Liberal Democrats).

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