Postcode MK41 9RL 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 very high crime levels, with around 122.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Newnham is £55,300 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Goldington Green Park.
Newnham has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Newnham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Newnham is £55,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 9RL.
Newnham near MK41 9RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 in Riverfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £176,000 up to £645,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £472,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £269,000 |
10 years price trend in Riverfield
In the MK41 9RL postcode area, located within Newnham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Goldington Green Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | KWS School | Other independent school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Goldington Academy | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Janta Supermarket | 343 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9NX | |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE | |
| 0.4 mi | Sunda Stores | 7 The Fairway, Bedford, MK41 9HD |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Anchor | 397 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 0DS | |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Cricket Club | Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0UZ | |
| 0.4 mi | The New Sportsman | 58 The Boundary, Bedford, MK41 9HA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.