Postcode MK41 9RQ is located in an urban city, within the Castle & Newnham ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Newnham area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.7 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Priory Country Park.
Newnham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Newnham has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.1% 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 9RQ.
Newnham near MK41 9RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £374,625 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £749,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £196,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £446,100 |
| Terraced | 39 | £362,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK41 9RQ postcode area, located within Newnham, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | KWS School | Other independent school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Goldington Green Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Goldington Academy | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wendover Caffe | 8 Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QN | |
| 0.3 mi | La Rotonda Pizzeria | 10 Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.