HAWES COURT, MK40 1AW House Prices & Local Information

MK40 1AW is a lively urban neighbourhood on Hawes Court, 1.4km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (274 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £242k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00183586 (shared with 39 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.