Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MK40 2DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE ROAD, MK40 2DZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

372

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK40 2DZ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 143.9% year-on-year.

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

MK40 2DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shakespeare Road, 0.9km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Harpur 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, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £322k, up 143.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2DZ are sourced from Output Area E00088355 (shared with 11 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 2DZ. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 730,000

4 sales · Mean £ 768,125

Flat

£ 125,000

3 sales · Mean £ 163,666

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

Crime around MK40 2DZ is moderate at 53 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 offences202
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson29
Other theft29

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.5 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils0.7 km
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.8 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.9 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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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.8 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.7 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.4 km
  • Meat & More0.4 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • De’Parys1.0 km
  • Tennyson House Hotel0.2 km
  • The Grafton0.7 km
  • Verve Hotel0.3 km
  • De Parys Guest House0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.9 km
  • Kalooki Club0.2 km
  • Lucky 110.9 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.9 km
  • Esquires0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • A Different Brew0.7 km
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • AMBER COMBO0.9 km
  • Dougal's Kitchen @ The Flowerpot0.8 km
  • Marmaris Grill Ltd0.7 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Malabar0.5 km
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.7 km
  • New Delicacies of China0.6 km
  • Panshi0.7 km
  • Vision Nutrition0.6 km
  • + 51 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.5 km
  • Bedford1.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shakespeare Road0.1 km
  • Chaucer Road0.2 km
  • Milton Road0.2 km
  • Chaucer Road0.2 km
  • The Limes0.2 km