Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

KIMBOLTON AVENUE, MK40 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIMBOLTON AVENUE, MK40 3AA.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK40 3AA spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK40 3AA is a safe, established residential area on Kimbolton Avenue, 0.7km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 3AA offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00088276 (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 3AA. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 147,500

2 sales · Mean £ 147,500

Detached

£ 690,000

6 sales · Mean £ 674,500

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

MK40 3AA has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson18
Vehicle crime10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.3 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.5 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.5 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.7 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils0.9 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils0.9 km
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Brickhill Primary School

Good257 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Peng0.9 km
  • Foodbreak0.8 km
  • Herd0.8 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.8 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Chiltern Stores0.5 km
  • Gill Convenience0.9 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.9 km
  • Rooted Vegan Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Family Bakes Company0.8 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • De’Parys0.8 km
  • De Parys Guest House0.8 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.8 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.3 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • After Hours0.8 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.9 km
  • Lucky 111.0 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.9 km
  • Executive Snooker Club1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.8 km
  • Roosters0.8 km
  • Kebab-E-German1.0 km
  • The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Charles Biswell Catering0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford1.0 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.9 km
  • Bedford Station1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels Road0.2 km
  • St Michaels Road0.2 km
  • Balmoral Avenue0.2 km
  • St Andrews School0.4 km
  • Tiverton Road0.4 km