Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SN.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3SN 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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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, MK40 3SN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

MK40 3SN is a safe, established residential area on Castle Road, 1.2km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK40 3SN represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% 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: Prices average £415k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3SN are sourced from Output Area E00088212 (shared with 6 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 3SN. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

60%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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

Terraced

£ 411,875

1 sales · Mean £ 411,875

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

MK40 3SN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.3 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.9 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.0 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils1.2 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.4 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.4 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Cineworld0.6 km
  • Fitness First0.7 km
  • Goldington Road General Store & PO0.6 km
  • Thandi Store0.4 km
  • Castle Road Stores0.0 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Blue Monk Restaurant1.0 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Peng0.2 km
  • Thali & Tandoor1.0 km
  • The Longholme0.5 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Devonshire Arms0.1 km
  • Gordon Arms0.2 km
  • Six's1.0 km
  • The Castle0.7 km
  • The Mill0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Big Pans People0.4 km
  • Chai Rasoi0.0 km
  • The Denmark St Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Artis Food1.0 km
  • Charles Biswell Catering0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.6 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.4 km
  • Bedford Station1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Dudley Street0.1 km
  • Dudley Street0.1 km
  • Howbury Street0.2 km
  • Howbury Street0.2 km
  • Phillpott's Avenue0.3 km