MK40 3ND is a safe, established residential area on Goldington Road, 1.0km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
For families considering a move, MK40 3ND represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £324k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3ND are sourced from Output Area E00088206 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK40 3ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDINGTON ROAD, MK40 3ND.
286
40
£ 47,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 3ND is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
MK40 3ND is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £324k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 3ND. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 545,000
1 sales · Mean £ 545,000
Flat
£ 104,000
1 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 3ND has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Castle Newnham School
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Goldington Academy
Bedford Free School
The Hills Academy
Hazeldene School
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- De’Parys0.9 km
- Embankment Hotel0.6 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- Mercure1.0 km
- De Parys Guest House1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.5 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- BritMal Malaysian Food Shop UK0.6 km
- Clearance Club0.6 km
- Goldharts Chemist0.7 km
- Jays Newsagents0.8 km
- Cineworld0.9 km
- + 44 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Paella Fella Bedford0.6 km
- Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.6 km
- Roosters0.6 km
- Adana Grill0.9 km
- Big Pans People0.6 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Vanilla Tree0.6 km
- Foodbreak0.6 km
- Herd0.6 km
- La Famiglia Bedford0.6 km
- Rice Thai Restaurant0.6 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- After Hours0.6 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.7 km
- Lucky 110.9 km
- The Bedford Club Restaurant0.8 km
- Devonshire Arms0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford St Johns1.5 km
- Bedford Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Goldington Avenue0.1 km
- Goldington Avenue0.1 km
- Fox and Hounds0.2 km
- Dawlish Drive0.3 km
- Howbury Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK403ND · Data under Open Government Licence