Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

DANE STREET, MK40 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DANE STREET, MK40 1AH.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK40 1AH is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime and youth deprivation are linked — local regeneration investment is the key watch metric.

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MK40 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Dane Street, 1.4km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 1AH offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are high (258 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00183587 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 1AH. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian38.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 156,750

25 sales · Mean £ 143,320

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near MK40 1AH are high at 258 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences769
Anti-social behaviour230
Public order184
Shoplifting145
Other theft119

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.3 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.6 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.2 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.2 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.6 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.4 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.7 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.4 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.3 km
  • + 91 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.6 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.6 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.4 km
  • The Grafton0.5 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.9 km
  • After Hours0.5 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.3 km
  • Esquires0.3 km
  • Auction Room Ltd0.3 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.4 km
  • Foodbreak0.4 km
  • Herd0.5 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.5 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 127 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.9 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Malabar0.5 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.4 km
  • Roosters0.5 km
  • Best Kebab0.5 km
  • Thirsty Records0.2 km
  • + 58 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.6 km
  • Bedford Station0.7 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harpur Street0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km