MK40 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area on Horne Lane, 1.2km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £101k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.0% year-on-year. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00183588 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNE LANE, MK40 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNE LANE, MK40 1AT.
237
39
£ 47,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 1AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK40 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £101k. Property prices are trending down 44.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 1AT. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 96,000
13 sales · Mean £ 96,538
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK40 1AT are high at 252 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.
school Local Schools
Bedford Free School
Priory Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Queen's Park Academy
Castle Newnham School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Gill Convenience0.9 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.7 km
- Roff Avenue Stores1.0 km
- Comfort Supermarket0.5 km
- Goldharts Chemist0.5 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- De’Parys0.9 km
- The Grafton0.4 km
- Bedford Park Guest House0.9 km
- Victoria Guest House0.7 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.3 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- Indian Summer0.7 km
- Foodbreak0.6 km
- Herd0.6 km
- La Famiglia Bedford0.6 km
- Rice Thai Restaurant0.6 km
- + 134 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.4 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Malabar0.7 km
- Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.6 km
- Roosters0.6 km
- King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.6 km
- New Delicacies of China0.7 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- After Hours0.6 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.5 km
- Lucky 110.5 km
- The Bedford Club Restaurant0.6 km
- Esquires0.5 km
- + 41 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford St Johns0.7 km
- Bedford Station0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pilgrims House0.0 km
- St Paul's Square0.1 km
- St Paul's Square0.1 km
- River Street0.1 km
- St Paul's Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK401AT · Data under Open Government Licence