MK40 2SU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sidney Road, 0.7km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Harpur ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2SU are sourced from Output Area E00088344 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SIDNEY ROAD, MK40 2SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SIDNEY ROAD, MK40 2SU.
240
43
£ 41,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 2SU 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
No single demographic signal dominates MK40 2SU — age 43, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 2SU. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
2 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 2SU has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Livingstone Primary School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Priory Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Hustlers Sports Bar0.9 km
- Roff Avenue Stores1.0 km
- Comfort Supermarket0.8 km
- Meat & More0.8 km
- Bromham Road News0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Tennyson House Hotel0.3 km
- The Grafton0.9 km
- Verve Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- A Different Brew0.6 km
- Indian Summer0.9 km
- Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge0.3 km
- Fireaway1.0 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Malabar0.8 km
- Best Kebab0.6 km
- Al Jannat1.0 km
- Best Pizza0.7 km
- Golden Chicken Bar B Q0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Esquires0.8 km
- Barley Mow1.0 km
- The Foresters Arms0.7 km
- The Ship0.7 km
- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.7 km
- Bedford1.7 km
- Bedford St Johns1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Spenser Road0.1 km
- Milton Road0.1 km
- Chaucer Road0.2 km
- Alexander Sports Centre0.2 km
- Cutcliffe Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK402SU · Data under Open Government Licence