Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK40 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK40 1AN.

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Population

198

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK40 1AN is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

MK40 1AN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 1.3km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 1AN offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00183585 (shared with 43 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 1AN. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.1%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean21.2%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1AN are high at 265 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 offences549
Anti-social behaviour242
Public order146
Shoplifting135
Other theft99

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.3 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.1 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.3 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

103 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.9 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.7 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores1.0 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.7 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.4 km
  • + 98 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.8 km
  • The Grafton0.7 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.9 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.7 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.7 km
  • Foodbreak0.5 km
  • Herd0.4 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.4 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 132 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • Malabar0.8 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.5 km
  • Roosters0.4 km
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.7 km
  • New Delicacies of China0.7 km
  • + 63 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • After Hours0.4 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.4 km
  • Lucky 110.5 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.6 km
  • Esquires0.7 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.7 km
  • Bedford Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Paul's Square0.1 km
  • St Paul's Square0.1 km
  • St Paul's Square0.1 km
  • St Paul's Square0.1 km
  • St Paul's Square0.1 km