Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HONEY HILL ROAD, MK40 4NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY HILL ROAD, MK40 4NN.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British24.2%
Asian / British Asian65.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour37
Drugs23
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson16

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 pupils0.5 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 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 pupils1.1 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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

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