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.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Priory Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Country Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hatfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Hatfield Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £749,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £201,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £362,000 |
10 year median 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.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 9RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arun Newsagents | 2 Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QN | Walking directions to Arun Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 81-85 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Goldington Road News and Off License | 193 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EG | Walking directions to Premier Goldington Road News and Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Janta Supermarket | 343 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9NX | Walking directions to Janta Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.