MK40 4NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Honey Hill Road, 0.5km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK40 4NN has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4NN are sourced from Output Area E00088526 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEY HILL ROAD, MK40 4NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY HILL ROAD, MK40 4NN.
479
32
£ 43,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4NN 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.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines MK40 4NN — 66% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4NN. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 239,000
1 sales · Mean £ 239,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4NN has low crime rates — 35 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
Queen's Park Academy
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
St John's School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Priory Primary School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Choice Supermarket0.2 km
- Corner Shop0.1 km
- Bangher Supermarket0.7 km
- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.1 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge1.0 km
- Man Do Chinese Restaurant0.7 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.6 km
- Prebend Day Centre0.9 km
- Top Dessert0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.5 km
- The Queen PH0.5 km
- Kalooki Club1.0 km
- Addison Howard Centre0.8 km
- Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Al Jannat0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Pizzeria Polakito0.7 km
- Tasty Chicken0.4 km
- Yellow's0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grafton0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.7 km
- Bedford St Johns1.3 km
- Bedford1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Old Ford End Road0.0 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
- Nelson Road0.1 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404NN · Data under Open Government Licence