Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

FORD END ROAD, MK40 4JU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORD END ROAD, MK40 4JU.

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Population

456

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4JU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines MK40 4JU — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

MK40 4JU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ford End Road, 0.6km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4JU are sourced from Output Area E00088534 (shared with 15 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 4JU. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.7%
Asian / British Asian61.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

MK40 4JU has low crime rates — 49 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 offences136
Anti-social behaviour51
Drugs35
Other theft24
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils0.6 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils0.7 km
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St John's School

Outstanding182 pupils0.7 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils0.9 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils0.9 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Kalooki Club0.9 km
  • The Studio Club0.8 km
  • Sport for Bedford Ltd0.6 km
  • The Queen PH0.5 km
  • Addison Howard Centre0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Ideal Supermarket1.0 km
  • Q D Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.1 km
  • Lambert-20.6 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Domenics Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Man Do Chinese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Al Fairoz0.9 km
  • LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.5 km
  • Prebend Day Centre0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
  • POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.9 km
  • Soprano Kebab House0.9 km
  • Al Jannat0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Happy House1.0 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grafton0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.6 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.2 km
  • Bedford1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Nelson Road0.0 km
  • Old Ford End Road0.1 km
  • Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
  • Coventry Road0.1 km
  • Westbourne Gardens0.1 km