Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

BOWER STREET, MK40 3RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER STREET, MK40 3RA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3RA 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.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

MK40 3RA is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 58.3% year-on-year.

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

MK40 3RA is a safe, established residential area on Bower Street, 1.1km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK40 3RA represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 58.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3RA are sourced from Output Area E00088206 (shared with 30 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 3RA. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 286,666

Terraced

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 354,000

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

MK40 3RA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour23
Vehicle crime22
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.2 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.8 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.8 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.9 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils1.2 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.3 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.3 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • De’Parys0.9 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.6 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House1.0 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.9 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.6 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Bedford Community Larder0.7 km
  • Bestpol Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett1.0 km
  • Oxfam GB0.9 km
  • BP Newnham Avenue0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Bar Citrus1.0 km
  • George & Dragon0.8 km
  • The Cellar Bar0.9 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.5 km
  • Auction Room Ltd0.8 km
  • + 29 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Il Basilico0.8 km
  • Queen of Sushi0.9 km
  • The Cappuccino Bar0.6 km
  • The Gallery0.8 km
  • + 74 more
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Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Lee's Takeaway0.3 km
  • Papa Gigi's0.3 km
  • Paella Fella Bedford0.7 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.7 km
  • Roosters0.6 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.5 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.4 km
  • Bedford Station1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldington Avenue0.1 km
  • Goldington Avenue0.2 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.2 km
  • Howbury Street0.2 km
  • Howbury Street0.3 km