FORD END ROAD, MK40 1AA House Prices & Local Information

MK40 1AA is an up-and-coming urban area on Ford End Road, 1.0km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00173777 (shared with 1092 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.