Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

DE PARYS AVENUE, MK40 2TZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE PARYS AVENUE, MK40 2TZ.

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Population

489

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 2TZ 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

MK40 2TZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 28% 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 £260k. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

MK40 2TZ is an up-and-coming urban area on De Parys Avenue in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 2TZ offers 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. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, up 8.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 2TZ are sourced from Output Area E00088283 (shared with 13 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 2TZ. 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

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 270,000

15 sales · Mean £ 262,833

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

Crime rates near MK40 2TZ are high at 243 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 offences649
Anti-social behaviour215
Public order144
Shoplifting108
Other theft100

school Local Schools

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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.6 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.0 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.2 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.4 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.4 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.3 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.5 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.5 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.2 km
  • + 91 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • De’Parys0.3 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.4 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.1 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

50 nearby
  • Kent Arms0.7 km
  • After Hours0.3 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.2 km
  • Esquires0.5 km
  • Russell Park Social Club0.9 km
  • + 45 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.3 km
  • Foodbreak0.3 km
  • Herd0.3 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.3 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.6 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Malabar0.4 km
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.3 km
  • Roosters0.3 km
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • Thirsty Records0.1 km
  • + 57 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.6 km
  • Bedford Station0.9 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Broadway0.1 km
  • The Broadway0.1 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km
  • St Peter's Street0.2 km