MK40 1FB is an up-and-coming urban area on Conduit Road, 0.9km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK40 1FB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 25.3% 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 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00088210 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONDUIT ROAD, MK40 1FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONDUIT ROAD, MK40 1FB.
355
48
£ 47,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK40 1FB 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 co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 1FB. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 187,500
14 sales · Mean £ 188,338
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK40 1FB is above average at 123 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
Priory Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Edith Cavell Primary School
Bedford Free School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Gill Convenience0.8 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.5 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.7 km
- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- + 101 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- De’Parys0.9 km
- Tennyson House Hotel0.5 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Kent Arms1.0 km
- Barley Mow0.5 km
- Executive Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Cross Keys0.8 km
- The Flowerpot0.6 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
118 nearby- Indian Summer0.5 km
- Al Fairoz0.5 km
- Amici Restaurant0.9 km
- Boujee Bar & Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Bridges Espresso Bar0.7 km
- + 113 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Liana International Market0.5 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Malabar0.5 km
- Al Jannat0.4 km
- Andreas Kebabs0.7 km
- BB Tea0.9 km
- Best Pizza0.2 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.3 km
- Bedford1.2 km
- Bedford St Johns1.2 km
Bus Stops
- North Parade0.2 km
- Bedford Railway Station0.2 km
- Bedford Rail Station0.2 km
- Bedford Railway Station0.2 km
- Chaucer Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK401FB · Data under Open Government Licence