Is MK40 4QY a safe place to live?

Yes, MK40 4QY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 32 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in MK40 4QY?

The average property price in MK40 4QY is currently around £500k.

What is the population of MK40 4QY?

The population for the MK40 4QY area is approximately 383 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HOLDEN CLOSE, MK40 4QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLDEN CLOSE, MK40 4QY.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4QY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10

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10/10

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4/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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6/10

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10/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK40 4QY combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 4QY is a safe, established residential area on Holden Close, 0.5km from Biddenham in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Bromham and Biddenham ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK40, MK40 4QY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4QY are sourced from Output Area E00183477 (shared with 18 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 4QY. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%

Asian / British Asian13.4%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 580,000

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

MK40 4QY has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime29

Violence and sexual offences20

Anti-social behaviour16

Criminal damage and arson7

Burglary2

school Local Schools

St James' CofE Academy

Good0.6 km

Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.0 km

Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.3 km

Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils1.5 km

Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

Bromham CofE Primary School

Good433 pupils1.5 km

St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Restaurant at The Three Tuns0.5 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Three Tuns0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bedford Station2.3 km
Bedford St Johns3.3 km
Bedford3.5 km

Bus Stops

Gold Lane0.1 km
Gold Lane0.1 km
Deep Spinney0.4 km
War Memorial0.4 km
Deep Spinney0.4 km