Postcode MK41 9RT 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newnham is £60,523 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 90.9% 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 9RT.
Newnham near MK41 9RT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Priory Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Priory Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gudgeons Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gudgeons Meadow |
| 0.3 mi | Hatfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Hatfield Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £375 per square foot) in Riverfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £430,000 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £330,000 | £367 |
| Terraced | 11 | £265,000 | £392 |
| Flats | 1 | £140,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £420,000 | £335,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £357 |
| 2026 | £372 | £384 | £392 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 9RT.
In the MK41 9RT postcode area, located within Newnham, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 9RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | 81-85 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9QG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.4 mi | Arun Newsagents | 2 Wendover Drive, Bedford, MK41 9QN | Walking directions to Arun Newsagents |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK41 9RT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hilde Augusta Emilia Hendrickx
Riverfield - Elected 2 May 2024
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK41 9RT records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft.
The median sale price around MK41 9RT in Newnham is £330,000 (about £375 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to MK41 9RT, including KWS School (Good), Goldington Green Academy (Good) and Castle Newnham School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK41 9RT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,732 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK41 9RT 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.