MK40 3TL is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Road, 0.9km 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 self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3TL are sourced from Output Area E00088278 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3TL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3TL.
197
43
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 3TL 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK40 3TL — age 43, 37% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 3TL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 195,000
4 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 3TL has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Castle Newnham School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Goldington Academy
The Hills Academy
Hazeldene School
Livingstone Primary School
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Peng0.9 km
- Indian Summer1.0 km
- Bedford Cat Café0.9 km
- Bickels Yard Cafe0.7 km
- Caffe Crema1.0 km
- + 64 more
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Chiltern Stores0.7 km
- Gill Convenience0.8 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar1.0 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.9 km
- MACRO MART0.9 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- De’Parys0.6 km
- Bedford Park Guest House0.6 km
- Victoria Guest House0.7 km
- De Parys Guest House0.7 km
- Embankment Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Kent Arms1.0 km
- Fox & Hounds0.8 km
- Brewhouse And Kitchen0.9 km
- Mist Bedford (Shisha, Bar & Grill)1.0 km
- The Bear0.9 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.2 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Doorstep Dolci0.9 km
- Fishermans Chip Shop0.9 km
- Kebab-E-German0.8 km
- The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.8 km
- Bedford Station1.7 km
- Bedford St Johns1.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels Road0.1 km
- St Michaels Road0.1 km
- St Andrews School0.2 km
- Balmoral Avenue0.3 km
- Bedford Hospital North Wing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK403TL · Data under Open Government Licence