Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

KINGSWOOD WAY, MK40 4GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWOOD WAY, MK40 4GH.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4GH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK40 4GH spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 62.8% year-on-year.

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

MK40 4GH is a safe, established residential area on Kingswood Way, 0.3km from Great Denham in Great Denham. Administratively it sits within Kempston Rural ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, up 62.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4GH are sourced from Output Area E00183577 (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 4GH. 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 / British66.5%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 197,495

14 sales · Mean £ 197,951

Terraced

£ 307,497

8 sales · Mean £ 305,747

Semi-Detached

£ 322,997

2 sales · Mean £ 322,997

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

MK40 4GH has low crime rates — 22 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour28
Vehicle crime13
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils0.2 km
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St James' CofE Academy

Good1.2 km
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Greys Education Centre

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.4 km
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Bedford Road Primary School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.5 km
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Kempston Rural Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils1.5 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.5 km
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Grange Academy

Good127 pupils1.5 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner 5 Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Eatery0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mo's Fish & Grill0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station2.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.1 km
  • Bedford3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Archer Street0.1 km
  • Archer Street0.1 km
  • Village Green0.2 km
  • Village Green0.2 km