Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

WOBURN ROAD, MK40 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOBURN ROAD, MK40 1EG.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 1EG 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.

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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

MK40 1EG has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 78.8% year-on-year.

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

MK40 1EG is an up-and-coming urban area on Woburn Road, 0.9km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK40 1EG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 78.8% 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00088213 (shared with 4 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 1EG. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.0%
Asian / British Asian31.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.8%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 117,000

5 sales · Mean £ 117,299

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

Crime around MK40 1EG is above average at 136 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 offences564
Anti-social behaviour140
Public order120
Other crime76
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.2 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.9 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.8 km
  • 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.8 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
  • + 104 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • De’Parys1.0 km
  • Tennyson House Hotel0.7 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • Mercure0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

123 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • Al Fairoz0.3 km
  • Amici Restaurant0.8 km
  • Boujee Bar & Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • Bridges Espresso Bar0.6 km
  • + 118 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Liana International Market0.4 km
  • POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Malabar0.5 km
  • Al Jannat0.2 km
  • Andreas Kebabs0.7 km
  • BB Tea0.8 km
  • Best Pizza0.3 km
  • + 59 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Barley Mow0.4 km
  • Executive Snooker Club0.8 km
  • The Cross Keys0.7 km
  • The Flowerpot0.6 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.4 km
  • + 40 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.2 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.1 km
  • Bedford1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bedford Railway Station0.1 km
  • Bedford Rail Station0.2 km