Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

TAVISTOCK STREET, MK40 2RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAVISTOCK STREET, MK40 2RR.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

MK40 2RR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 27% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k.

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

MK40 2RR is an up-and-coming urban area on Tavistock Street, 1.4km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Harpur ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 2RR offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2RR are sourced from Output Area E00088353 (shared with 34 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 2RR. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.9%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 183,000

1 sales · Mean £ 183,000

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

Crime rates near MK40 2RR are high at 141 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 offences539
Anti-social behaviour149
Public order109
Shoplifting82
Criminal damage and arson74

school Local Schools

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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.3 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.4 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils0.8 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.3 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils1.4 km
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.4 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.3 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.0 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.3 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.3 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.5 km
  • + 87 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • De’Parys0.4 km
  • Tennyson House Hotel0.7 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.4 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.3 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

49 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.6 km
  • After Hours0.6 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.5 km
  • Esquires0.3 km
  • Auction Room Ltd0.6 km
  • + 44 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.0 km
  • Foodbreak0.6 km
  • Herd0.6 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.6 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.8 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Malabar0.1 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.6 km
  • Roosters0.6 km
  • Best Kebab0.4 km
  • Thirsty Records0.3 km
  • + 56 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.8 km
  • Bedford0.9 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Tavistock Court0.1 km
  • Bedford High School0.2 km
  • Warwick Avenue0.2 km
  • Bedford High School0.2 km
  • Chandos Street0.2 km