MK40 is a postcode district in Bedford, East of England, covering 884 active and 629 retired postcodes.
The largest share of MK40 (11%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (11%). This mix of 13 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK40 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in MK40 are around £361k, down 4.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK40 at 459 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
MK40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK40 postcode area.
40,254
40
£ 44,933 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK40 — age 40, 47% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £361k. Property prices are trending down 4.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Priory Primary School
Castle Newnham School
Westfield Primary School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Great Denham Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- MACRO MART
- Clinton Cards
- 7 Days Bedford Ltd
- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill
- Adrian's Butcher Shop
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bedford Park Guest House
- De Parys Guest House
- De’Parys
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel
- Embankment Hotel
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Lucky 11
- Mist Bedford (Shisha, Bar & Grill)
- Ours
- Pilgrims Progress
- Pride of Poland Limited
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- 2likeus
- ACONCHEGO PORTUGUES
- Al Fairoz
- Albero Lounge
- AMBER COMBO
- + 135 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut
- Adana Grill
- Al Badar
- Al Jannat
- Andreas Kebabs
- + 60 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd
- Essential Supermarket
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
- Liana International Market
- + 9 more
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