CHAGFORD CLOSE, MK40 3AY House Prices & Local Information

MK40 3AY is a sought-after residential area on Chagford Close, 0.7km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK40, MK40 3AY offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 9.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00088280 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.