Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

DUKE STREET, MK40 3HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, MK40 3HR.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3HR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

MK40 3HR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

MK40 3HR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Duke Street in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 3HR offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3HR are sourced from Output Area E00183586 (shared with 39 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 3HR. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.2%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime rates near MK40 3HR are high at 274 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 offences505
Anti-social behaviour218
Public order134
Shoplifting132
Other theft95

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.6 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.9 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.3 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.4 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.4 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.7 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • + 97 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.6 km
  • The Grafton0.8 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.4 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.7 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

138 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • Costa Ltd0.9 km
  • Kids World0.7 km
  • Blue Monk Restaurant0.2 km
  • Chicken & Spice0.6 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Malabar0.7 km
  • Wraps To Go1.0 km
  • Adana Grill0.2 km
  • Al Badar0.5 km
  • Flying Pizza0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Kings Arms PH0.4 km
  • Pilgrims Progress0.5 km
  • Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.5 km
  • Club Italia0.7 km
  • Club Polska0.7 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.3 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.9 km
  • Bedford Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Street0.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.1 km
  • Lloyds Bank0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km