Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3AG.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /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: MK40 3AG 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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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK40 3AG — age 43, 37% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 99.5% year-on-year.

home £660,100 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 3AG is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Road, 0.8km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK40 3AG 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. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k, up 99.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00088278 (shared with 9 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 3AG. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 189,500

6 sales · Mean £ 183,333

Detached

£ 935,000

10 sales · Mean £ 934,500

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

MK40 3AG has low crime rates — 26 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft12
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.5 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.6 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.8 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.0 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.3 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Peng0.8 km
  • Bedford Cat Café0.9 km
  • Bickels Yard Cafe0.7 km
  • Chicken Shed Bedford at Mist1.0 km
  • Grand Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 56 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Chiltern Stores0.7 km
  • Gill Convenience0.9 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores1.0 km
  • MACRO MART0.9 km
  • Arcadia1.0 km
  • + 42 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • De’Parys0.7 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.7 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.8 km
  • De Parys Guest House0.7 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.2 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Doorstep Dolci0.9 km
  • Fishermans Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Kebab-E-German0.8 km
  • The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds0.7 km
  • Brewhouse And Kitchen0.9 km
  • Mist Bedford (Shisha, Bar & Grill)1.0 km
  • The Bear0.9 km
  • The Bedford Club0.7 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.8 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.7 km
  • Bedford Station1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • St Andrews School0.3 km
  • Balmoral Avenue0.3 km
  • Bedford Hospital North Wing0.4 km