MK40 3RA is a safe, established residential area on Bower Street, 1.1km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Bedford constituency.
For families considering a move, MK40 3RA 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 58.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3RA are sourced from Output Area E00088206 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWER STREET, MK40 3RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWER STREET, MK40 3RA.
286
40
£ 47,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 3RA 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 3RA 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 58.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 3RA. 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
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 286,666
Terraced
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 354,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 3RA has low crime rates — 21 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
6 nearby- De’Parys0.9 km
- Embankment Hotel0.6 km
- Bedford Park Guest House1.0 km
- Victoria Guest House0.9 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.6 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bedford Community Larder0.7 km
- Bestpol Delicatessen0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Oxfam GB0.9 km
- BP Newnham Avenue0.7 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Bar Citrus1.0 km
- George & Dragon0.8 km
- The Cellar Bar0.9 km
- Fox & Hounds0.5 km
- Auction Room Ltd0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Il Basilico0.8 km
- Queen of Sushi0.9 km
- The Cappuccino Bar0.6 km
- The Gallery0.8 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Lee's Takeaway0.3 km
- Papa Gigi's0.3 km
- Paella Fella Bedford0.7 km
- Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.7 km
- Roosters0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.5 km
- Bedford St Johns1.4 km
- Bedford Station1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Goldington Avenue0.1 km
- Goldington Avenue0.2 km
- Fox and Hounds0.2 km
- Howbury Street0.2 km
- Howbury Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK403RA · Data under Open Government Licence