Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3TL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS ROAD, MK40 3TL.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 3TL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK40 3TL — age 43, 37% ownership, 52% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

MK40 3TL is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Road, 0.9km from Putnoe in Bedford. Administratively it sits within De Parys ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 3TL are sourced from Output Area E00088278 (shared with 9 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 3TL. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 195,000

4 sales · Mean £ 197,500

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

MK40 3TL has low crime rates — 31 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft12
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Castle Newnham School

Good684 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils0.5 km
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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement368 pupils0.7 km
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Goldington Academy

Good837 pupils0.9 km
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The Hills Academy

Good443 pupils1.1 km
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Hazeldene School

Good436 pupils1.1 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Peng0.9 km
  • Indian Summer1.0 km
  • Bedford Cat Café0.9 km
  • Bickels Yard Cafe0.7 km
  • Caffe Crema1.0 km
  • + 64 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Chiltern Stores0.7 km
  • Gill Convenience0.8 km
  • Hustlers Sports Bar1.0 km
  • Roff Avenue Stores0.9 km
  • MACRO MART0.9 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • De’Parys0.6 km
  • Bedford Park Guest House0.6 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.7 km
  • De Parys Guest House0.7 km
  • Embankment Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Kent Arms1.0 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.8 km
  • Brewhouse And Kitchen0.9 km
  • Mist Bedford (Shisha, Bar & Grill)1.0 km
  • The Bear0.9 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Village Choice Ltd T/A Budgens0.2 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Acca Limited T/A Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Doorstep Dolci0.9 km
  • Fishermans Chip Shop0.9 km
  • Kebab-E-German0.8 km
  • The New Golden Lion Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.8 km
  • Bedford Station1.7 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • St Michaels Road0.1 km
  • St Andrews School0.2 km
  • Balmoral Avenue0.3 km
  • Bedford Hospital North Wing0.3 km