Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HAWES COURT, MK40 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWES COURT, MK40 1AW.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 1AW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

74% of homes in MK40 1AW are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hawes Court, 1.4km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00183586 (shared with 39 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 1AW. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 206,250

2 sales · Mean £ 206,250

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

Crime rates near MK40 1AW are high at 274 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 offences685
Anti-social behaviour234
Public order162
Shoplifting145
Other theft105

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.5 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.3 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.3 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.7 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.5 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.8 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.5 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.2 km
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.6 km
  • The Grafton0.6 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.7 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.5 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.3 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

135 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.5 km
  • Foodbreak0.3 km
  • Herd0.3 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.3 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 130 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.6 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Malabar0.6 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.3 km
  • Roosters0.3 km
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.5 km
  • New Delicacies of China0.5 km
  • + 58 more
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Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • After Hours0.3 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.2 km
  • Lucky 110.3 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.4 km
  • Esquires0.5 km
  • + 44 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.5 km
  • Bedford Station0.8 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Lloyds Bank0.1 km
  • Mill Street0.1 km
  • St Paul's Square0.2 km
  • Harpur Street0.2 km