MK41 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the MK41 postcode district in Bedford. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£330,462

Bedford · 2026-08 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
—

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,146

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
5

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about MK41

The average home across Bedford is worth about £330,462 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and prices have risen 1.1% over the last year.

Of 153 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in MK41, band D is the most common, and 60.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,146 crimes around the centre of MK41 in the six months to 2026-09, most often violence and sexual offences (331).

There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of MK41 in Bedford, including Hazeldene School.

The district covers the Brickhill, Castle & Newnham, Clapham & Oakley, De Parys ward areas.

Energy ratings in MK41
A
0 · 0%
B
13 · 8.5%
C
48 · 31.4%
D
72 · 47.1%
E
18 · 11.8%
F
2 · 1.3%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 153 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in MK41, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£330,462
Detached
£557,923
Semi-detached
£348,256
Terraced
£278,279
Flat
£159,840

Prices changed +1.1% over the last year in Bedford.

Recorded crime in MK41
Violence and sexual offences331
Shoplifting314
Anti-social behaviour183
Other theft71
Criminal damage and arson58
Vehicle crime54
Public order34
Other crime25
Robbery24

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.

Schools near MK41

Primary

  • Hazeldene SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • The Hills AcademyGood · 0.2 mi
  • Brickhill Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • St John Rigby Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
  • Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • Castle Newnham SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Goldington AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
  • Mark Rutherford SchoolRequires improvement · 0.7 mi
  • St Thomas More Catholic SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
  • Bedford SchoolNot rated · 1.0 mi
Wards covered by MK41

Brickhill · Castle & Newnham · Clapham & Oakley · De Parys · Goldington · Greyfriars · Harpur · Putnoe · Renhold & Ravensden · Riverfield

Common questions about MK41

What is the average house price in MK41?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bedford at £330,462 as of 2026-08.

How much does each property type cost in MK41?

Detached £557,923, semi-detached £348,256, terraced £278,279, flats £159,840, based on the UK House Price Index for Bedford.

Is MK41 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,146 crimes near the centre of MK41 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 331 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in MK41 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 153 certificates from MK41, with 60.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near MK41?

5 schools within a mile of the MK41 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Castle Newnham School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this MK41 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.