Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

PEMBERLEY LANE, MK40 2PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEMBERLEY LANE, MK40 2PJ.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

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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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK40 2PJ — age 57, 38% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK40 2PJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pemberley Lane, 1.1km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK40 2PJ is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2PJ are sourced from Output Area E00088281 (shared with 16 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 2PJ. The average age is 57.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

MK40 2PJ has low crime rates — 41 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft19
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.7 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.9 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.1 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils1.2 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Boots0.9 km
  • Claire's Accessories0.9 km
  • Harpurs711.0 km
  • Oxfam0.9 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 76 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

114 nearby
  • Blue Monk Restaurant0.8 km
  • Green Earth Cafe0.9 km
  • Howard Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
  • La Piazza (Bedford) Ltd1.0 km
  • Peng0.9 km
  • + 109 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Adana Grill0.8 km
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.7 km
  • New Delicacies of China0.7 km
  • Panshi0.7 km
  • Vision Nutrition0.7 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

41 nearby
  • Lucky 110.5 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.4 km
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • Executive Snooker Club0.6 km
  • The Cross Keys0.8 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • Mercure1.0 km
  • De Parys Guest House0.4 km
  • De’Parys0.4 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Liana International Market1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.7 km
  • Bedford Station1.5 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Hospital North Wing0.1 km
  • St Andrews School0.1 km
  • Bedford Hospital North Wing0.2 km
  • Bedford Bowls Club0.2 km
  • St Michaels Road0.2 km