MK40 4BP is a safe, established residential area on Bromham Road, 0.3km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK40, MK40 4BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £985k, up 1.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00088540 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROMHAM ROAD, MK40 4BP.
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£ 43,600 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
MK40 4BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £985k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £985k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4BP. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 985,000
2 sales · Mean £ 985,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4BP has low crime rates — 24 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
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Queen's Park Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Priory Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
Edith Cavell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tennyson House Hotel0.7 km
- Verve Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A Different Brew0.9 km
- Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge0.6 km
- Man Do Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.5 km
- Top Dessert0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)0.9 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- J Sainsbury Plc (Main Store)0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bromham Road News0.9 km
- Kays Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- Choice Supermarket0.9 km
- Corner Shop0.8 km
- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Best Pizza0.9 km
- Golden Chicken Bar B Q0.9 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Pizzeria Polakito0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.5 km
- The Queen PH0.5 km
- Brewpoint1.0 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- Club Polska1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.8 km
- Bedford St Johns1.9 km
- Bedford2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cutcliffe Grove0.2 km
- Cutcliffe Grove0.3 km
- All Saints Road0.3 km
- All Saints Road0.3 km
- Biddenham Turn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404BP · Data under Open Government Licence