MK40 2TY is an up-and-coming urban area within the MK40 district of Bedford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK40 2TY has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2TY are sourced from Output Area E00088283 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK40 2TY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK40 2TY.
489
31
£ 49,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 2TY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK40 2TY — age 31, 28% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 2TY. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK40 2TY are high at 163 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
Livingstone Primary School
Priory Primary School
Castle Newnham School
Bedford Free School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Goldington Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Gill Convenience0.3 km
- Hustlers Sports Bar0.4 km
- Roff Avenue Stores0.4 km
- Comfort Supermarket0.6 km
- Goldharts Chemist0.3 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- De’Parys0.1 km
- Bedford Park Guest House0.2 km
- Victoria Guest House0.1 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.7 km
- Mercure0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Kent Arms0.6 km
- After Hours0.4 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.3 km
- Esquires0.6 km
- Russell Park Social Club0.8 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Indian Summer0.4 km
- Foodbreak0.3 km
- Herd0.4 km
- La Famiglia Bedford0.4 km
- Rice Thai Restaurant0.4 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.5 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Malabar0.5 km
- Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.3 km
- Roosters0.4 km
- Best Kebab0.7 km
- Thirsty Records0.3 km
- + 56 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.7 km
- Bedford Station1.1 km
- Bedford St Johns1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway0.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
- St Peter's Street0.3 km
- St Peter's Street0.3 km
- St Peter's Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK402TY · Data under Open Government Licence