MK40 1AL is an active urban area located 1.4km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK40 1AL offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00173772 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK40 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK40 1AL.
186
39
£ 47,300 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK40 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 1AL. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK40 1AL are high at 245 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
Bedford Free School
Priory Primary School
Castle Newnham School
Livingstone Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Castle Newnham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- Gill Convenience0.8 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.7 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.9 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- De’Parys0.7 km
- The Grafton0.7 km
- Embankment Hotel0.4 km
- Bedford Park Guest House0.8 km
- Victoria Guest House0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Indian Summer0.7 km
- Costa Ltd0.8 km
- Kids World0.6 km
- Blue Monk Restaurant0.1 km
- Chicken & Spice0.6 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Essential Supermarket0.5 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Malabar0.8 km
- Artis Food0.9 km
- Wraps To Go0.9 km
- Adana Grill0.1 km
- Al Badar0.5 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
48 nearby- Kings Arms PH0.3 km
- Pilgrims Progress0.5 km
- Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.5 km
- Club Italia0.7 km
- Club Polska0.7 km
- + 43 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.3 km
- Bedford St Johns0.8 km
- Bedford Station1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Street0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.1 km
- St Paul's Square0.1 km
- St Paul's Square0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK401AL · Data under Open Government Licence