MK40 4NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Ford End Road, 0.6km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
For families considering a move, MK40 4NQ represents 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 3.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00088535 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD FORD END ROAD, MK40 4NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD FORD END ROAD, MK40 4NQ.
383
35
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
54% of MK40 4NQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4NQ. The average age is 34.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
14 sales · Mean £ 284,928
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4NQ has low crime rates — 33 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
Westfield Primary School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
St James' CofE Academy
Great Denham Primary School
St John's School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.9 km
- Just Meat0.9 km
- MAS Supermarket & Post Office0.9 km
- Medina Food Store0.9 km
- Odra Bedford Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dynamite0.9 km
- Yellow's1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club1.0 km
- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.4 km
- The Queen PH1.0 km
- The Three Tuns1.0 km
- AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Restaurant at The Three Tuns1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station1.3 km
- Bedford St Johns2.1 km
- Bedford2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wroxham Way0.1 km
- Wroxham Way0.1 km
- Hickling Close0.2 km
- Ormesby Way0.2 km
- Ormesby Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404NQ · Data under Open Government Licence