Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

ROTHSAY ROAD, MK40 3PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHSAY ROAD, MK40 3PT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

270

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3PT 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

MK40 3PT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £165k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK40 3PT is a safe, established residential area on Rothsay Road, 1.4km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3PT are sourced from Output Area E00088221 (shared with 8 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 3PT. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 165,000

8 sales · Mean £ 173,625

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

Crime around MK40 3PT is moderate at 53 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 offences113
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime30
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.5 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.1 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.3 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.3 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • De’Parys0.8 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.9 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.8 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • Goldharts Chemist0.5 km
  • O M Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Shaya Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Thandi Store0.8 km
  • Clinton Cards0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • After Hours0.4 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.5 km
  • Lucky 110.7 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.7 km
  • Russell Park Social Club0.4 km
  • + 34 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

124 nearby
  • Foodbreak0.4 km
  • Herd0.4 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.4 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.4 km
  • AMBER COMBO0.7 km
  • + 119 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.4 km
  • Roosters0.4 km
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.9 km
  • New Delicacies of China1.0 km
  • Panshi0.9 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.2 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.1 km
  • Bedford Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Rothsay Road0.1 km
  • Rothsay Road0.2 km
  • Howbury Street0.2 km
  • Howbury Street0.3 km
  • Goldington Avenue0.3 km