DE PARYS AVENUE, MK40 2TR House Prices & Local Information

MK40 2TR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on De Parys Avenue, 1.4km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2TR are sourced from Output Area E00088268 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.