Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

ST PETERS STREET, MK40 2FL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, MK40 2FL.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 2FL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

With 80% economic activity and an average age of 30, MK40 2FL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 2FL is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Peters Street in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 2FL offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a science and business parks character: science and business parks with high status workers. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 87% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (180 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2FL are sourced from Output Area E00183483 (shared with 7 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 2FL. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.4%
Asian / British Asian16.9%
Black / African / Caribbean12.3%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near MK40 2FL are high at 180 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 offences362
Anti-social behaviour182
Public order93
Shoplifting88
Other theft73

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.7 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.8 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.1 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.3 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.6 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.6 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.7 km
  • 7 Days Bedford Ltd0.7 km
  • Adrian's Butcher Shop0.6 km
  • + 93 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.5 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.5 km
  • The Grafton0.9 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.5 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.4 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.9 km
  • Kings Arms PH0.6 km
  • Pilgrims Progress0.7 km
  • Blackthorns Sun Club0.0 km
  • Ship0.2 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

133 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.6 km
  • Kids World0.9 km
  • Blue Monk Restaurant0.3 km
  • Chicken & Spice0.7 km
  • Green Earth Cafe0.4 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Malabar0.7 km
  • Adana Grill0.3 km
  • Al Badar0.7 km
  • Flying Pizza0.8 km
  • Romans Pizza0.8 km
  • + 60 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.3 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.1 km
  • Bedford Station1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Merton Centre0.1 km
  • St Peter's Street0.1 km
  • St Peter's Street0.1 km
  • St Peter's Street0.1 km
  • The Broadway0.2 km