Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

ROTHSAY GARDENS, MK40 3QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROTHSAY GARDENS, MK40 3QB.

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

390

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3QB 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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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

MK40 3QB is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £368k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 397.6% year-on-year.

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

MK40 3QB is a safe, established residential area on Rothsay Gardens, 1.3km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.

MK40 3QB is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k, up 397.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3QB are sourced from Output Area E00088215 (shared with 22 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 3QB. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean5.1%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 172,928

Detached

£ 1,398,250

2 sales · Mean £ 1,398,250

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

MK40 3QB has low crime rates — 47 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour69
Vehicle crime30
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.4 km
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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.9 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.9 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils1.2 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Gill Convenience0.9 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Goldharts Chemist0.5 km
  • BP Newnham Avenue1.0 km
  • Bedford School Shop0.6 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • De’Parys0.7 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.8 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.7 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • Mercure0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Indian Summer0.9 km
  • Foodbreak0.4 km
  • Herd0.3 km
  • La Famiglia Bedford0.3 km
  • Rice Thai Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.5 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Liana International Market0.9 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • After Hours0.3 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.5 km
  • Russell Park Social Club0.3 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.8 km
  • Auction Room Ltd0.5 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.4 km
  • Roosters0.3 km
  • Thirsty Records0.7 km
  • Lee's Takeaway0.4 km
  • Papa Gigi's0.3 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.3 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.2 km
  • Bedford Station1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldington Avenue0.2 km
  • Rothsay Road0.2 km
  • Bedford Bowls Club0.3 km
  • Goldington Avenue0.3 km
  • Rothsay Road0.3 km