MK40 4PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Honey Hill Gardens, 0.6km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4PA are sourced from Output Area E00088537 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEY HILL GARDENS, MK40 4PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEY HILL GARDENS, MK40 4PA.
436
35
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4PA 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
62% of MK40 4PA'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4PA. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4PA has low crime rates — 34 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
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bangher Supermarket0.9 km
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.5 km
- Just Meat0.4 km
- MAS Supermarket & Post Office0.5 km
- Medina Food Store0.5 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kerbside Coffee1.0 km
- King Peri Peri Grill0.6 km
- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- Top Slice pizza0.6 km
- Cafe Harraway1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Dynamite0.5 km
- Pizzeria Polakito1.0 km
- Tasty Chicken0.7 km
- Yellow's0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.4 km
- The Queen PH0.7 km
- Dom Polski Club1.0 km
- Pride of Poland Limited1.0 km
- AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.9 km
- Bedford St Johns1.6 km
- Bedford2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ouseland Road South-end0.1 km
- Ouseland Road North-end0.1 km
- St Pauls Road0.1 km
- Chester Road0.2 km
- Ormesby Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404PA · Data under Open Government Licence