Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CONDUIT ROAD, MK40 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONDUIT ROAD, MK40 1EQ.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

MK40 1EQ is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% 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. Property prices are trending down 66.5% year-on-year.

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

MK40 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Conduit Road, 1.0km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK40 1EQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, down 66.5% 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00088210 (shared with 5 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 1EQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 128,625

18 sales · Mean £ 132,388

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

8 sales · Mean £ 486,125

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

Crime rates near MK40 1EQ are high at 156 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 offences605
Anti-social behaviour153
Public order130
Other theft83
Other crime76

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.1 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.9 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils1.1 km
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.2 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.7 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.4 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.7 km
  • 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.4 km
  • + 103 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • De’Parys0.8 km
  • Tennyson House Hotel0.6 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • Mercure0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.9 km
  • Barley Mow0.4 km
  • Executive Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Cross Keys0.7 km
  • The Flowerpot0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.4 km
  • Al Fairoz0.4 km
  • Amici Restaurant0.8 km
  • Boujee Bar & Grill Ltd0.6 km
  • Bridges Espresso Bar0.6 km
  • + 121 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Liana International Market0.4 km
  • POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Malabar0.4 km
  • Al Jannat0.3 km
  • Andreas Kebabs0.6 km
  • BB Tea0.8 km
  • Best Pizza0.1 km
  • + 59 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.3 km
  • Bedford1.1 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • North Parade0.1 km
  • Bedford High School0.2 km
  • Bedford Rail Station0.2 km
  • Bedford Railway Station0.3 km
  • Bedford High School0.3 km