MK40 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Gibbons Road, 0.9km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK40 1DQ offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 48.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00088222 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIBBONS ROAD, MK40 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIBBONS ROAD, MK40 1DQ.
433
35
£ 47,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK40 1DQ has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 48.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 1DQ. The average age is 34.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 219,100
5 sales · Mean £ 212,820
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK40 1DQ is above average at 120 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
Priory Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Bedford Free School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Gill Convenience0.9 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.6 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.9 km
- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- + 103 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- De’Parys1.0 km
- Tennyson House Hotel0.8 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.8 km
- Mercure0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- Indian Summer0.6 km
- Al Fairoz0.3 km
- Amici Restaurant0.9 km
- Boujee Bar & Grill Ltd0.7 km
- Bridges Espresso Bar0.6 km
- + 114 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Liana International Market0.4 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Malabar0.6 km
- Al Jannat0.2 km
- Andreas Kebabs0.7 km
- BB Tea0.8 km
- Best Pizza0.3 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Barley Mow0.5 km
- Executive Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Cross Keys0.7 km
- The Flowerpot0.7 km
- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.2 km
- Bedford St Johns1.1 km
- Bedford1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
- Bedford Rail Station0.1 km
- Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
- Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
- Bedford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK401DQ · Data under Open Government Licence