Area Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK40 postcode area.

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Population

40,254

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,933 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £361,006 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.8%
Asian / British Asian20.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6410
Anti-social behaviour2781
Public order1550
Criminal damage and arson1257
Other theft1144

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils
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Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • MACRO MART
  • Clinton Cards
  • 7 Days Bedford Ltd
  • 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill
  • Adrian's Butcher Shop
  • + 101 more
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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
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Pub, NightClub

51 nearby
  • Lucky 11
  • Mist Bedford (Shisha, Bar & Grill)
  • Ours
  • Pilgrims Progress
  • Pride of Poland Limited
  • + 46 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • 2likeus
  • ACONCHEGO PORTUGUES
  • Al Fairoz
  • Albero Lounge
  • AMBER COMBO
  • + 135 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut
  • Adana Grill
  • Al Badar
  • Al Jannat
  • Andreas Kebabs
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd
  • Essential Supermarket
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
  • Liana International Market
  • + 9 more