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.
DE PARYS AVENUE, MK40 2TZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DE PARYS AVENUE, MK40 2TZ.
489
31
£ 49,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Priory Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Bedford Free School
Castle Newnham School
Edith Cavell Primary School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK402TZ · Data under Open Government Licence