Goodrich Avenue is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK41 0DE is located in the Putnoe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, MK41 0DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK41 0DF, MK41 0DH, MK41 0DG, MK41 0DQ, MK41 8PQ, MK41 8PG, MK41 8JP, MK41 8JL, MK41 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK41 0DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 29.5% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 49.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 15.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 24.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.1% | 82.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 86.3% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goodrich Avenue was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the De Parys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Goodrich Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in De Parys and the 91st lowest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-09-30 | £396,852 |
| 28 Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-09-16 | £317,925 |
| 23 Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-07-07 | £327,905 |
| 6 Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2022-11-14 | £247,968 |
| 21 Goodrich Avenue, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,500 | 2022-08-26 | £278,796 |
MK41 0DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School Church Lane , MK41 0DH | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hills Academy Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazeldene School Stancliffe Road , MK41 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Green Academy Goldington Green , MK41 0DP | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Rutherford School Wentworth Drive , MK41 8PX | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldington Academy Haylands Way , MK41 9BX | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic School Tyne Crescent , MK41 7UL | 4out of 4 | 2,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School Brickhill Drive , MK41 7QZ | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| KWS School 51 Brunel Road , Bedford MK41 9TJ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School 78 Kimbolton Road , MK40 2PA | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford School De Parys Avenue , MK40 2TU | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 3,518 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod Father | 113 Church Lane | 290 yd | |
| Four Seasons Cafe | Mowsbury Park Cafe, Mowsbury Park, Wentworth Drive | 759 yd | |
| The Cake Shop | 12 Library Walk | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Sportsman | The Sportsman, 58 The Boundary | 1,061 yd | |
| The Bluebell | 115 Putnoe Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 99 Church Lane | 276 yd | |
| Andys Chippy | 78 Queens Drive | 969 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 5 The Fairway | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Church Lane | 290 yd | |
| Co-operative | 105-109 Church Lane | 290 yd | |
| Iceland | 95-97 Church Lane | 290 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Putnoe Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Church Lane Community Centre (Closed) Church Lane | 285 yd | |
| Mark Rutherford School WENTWORTH DRIVE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Bedford Athletic Rugby Club WENTWORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| The Bury CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 1,078 yd |
| World Gym (Bedford) SHUTTLEWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.