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.
ST PETERS STREET, MK40 2FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PETERS STREET, MK40 2FL.
260
30
£ 47,300 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Priory Primary School
Bedford Free School
Castle Newnham School
Livingstone Primary School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Goldington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK402FL · Data under Open Government Licence