MK40 3SN is a safe, established residential area on Castle Road, 1.2km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Newnham ward and the Bedford constituency.
For families considering a move, MK40 3SN represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% 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: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3SN are sourced from Output Area E00088212 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, MK40 3SN.
285
39
£ 47,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 3SN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, MK40 3SN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £415k 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 3SN. The average age is 38.8. 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
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Terraced
£ 411,875
1 sales · Mean £ 411,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 3SN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Castle Newnham School
St John Rigby Catholic Primary School
Castle Newnham School
Goldington Academy
Bedford Free School
Hazeldene School
The Hills Academy
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cineworld0.6 km
- Fitness First0.7 km
- Goldington Road General Store & PO0.6 km
- Thandi Store0.4 km
- Castle Road Stores0.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Blue Monk Restaurant1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Peng0.2 km
- Thali & Tandoor1.0 km
- The Longholme0.5 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Devonshire Arms0.1 km
- Gordon Arms0.2 km
- Six's1.0 km
- The Castle0.7 km
- The Mill0.9 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Big Pans People0.4 km
- Chai Rasoi0.0 km
- The Denmark St Fish & Chip Shop0.1 km
- Artis Food1.0 km
- Charles Biswell Catering0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Embankment Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford St Johns1.4 km
- Bedford Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dudley Street0.1 km
- Dudley Street0.1 km
- Howbury Street0.2 km
- Howbury Street0.2 km
- Phillpott's Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK403SN · Data under Open Government Licence