MK40 2LT is a safe, established residential area on St Michaels Road, 0.9km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK40 2LT offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2LT are sourced from Output Area E00088275 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MICHAELS ROAD, MK40 2LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS ROAD, MK40 2LT.
236
37
£ 49,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK40 2LT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 2LT. The average age is 37.5. 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
Flat
£ 153,000
4 sales · Mean £ 152,250
Semi-Detached
£ 480,000
2 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 2LT has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Castle Newnham School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Goldington Academy
Livingstone Primary School
The Hills Academy
Hazeldene School
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Chiltern Stores0.7 km
- Gill Convenience0.7 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.9 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.8 km
- O M Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- De’Parys0.5 km
- De Parys Guest House0.6 km
- Bedford Park Guest House0.5 km
- Victoria Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Kent Arms0.8 km
- Lucky 110.8 km
- The Bedford Club Restaurant0.7 km
- Executive Snooker Club0.8 km
- The Flowerpot0.8 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Indian Summer0.9 km
- AMBER COMBO0.8 km
- Dougal's Kitchen @ The Flowerpot0.8 km
- East London Foundation Outreach0.4 km
- Marmaris Grill Ltd0.9 km
- + 65 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.2 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.9 km
- New Delicacies of China0.9 km
- Panshi0.9 km
- Vision Nutrition0.9 km
- Andreas Kebabs0.8 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.9 km
- Bedford Station1.7 km
- Bedford St Johns1.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Michaels Road0.1 km
- St Michaels Road0.1 km
- St Andrews School0.1 km
- Balmoral Avenue0.3 km
- Dorothea Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK402LT · Data under Open Government Licence