Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

BEVERLEY CRESCENT, MK40 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEVERLEY CRESCENT, MK40 4BX.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK40 4BX combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£565k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £565k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.

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

MK40 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Beverley Crescent, 0.6km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, down 13.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00183507 (shared with 4 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 4BX. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.3%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

11 sales · Mean £ 525,181

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

MK40 4BX has low crime rates — 40 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour55
Vehicle crime33
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils0.6 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils0.7 km
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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.8 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils0.8 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Edith Cavell Primary School

Good250 pupils0.9 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Hustlers Sports Bar0.9 km
  • Comfort Supermarket0.7 km
  • Meat & More0.7 km
  • Bromham Road News0.6 km
  • Kays Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Tennyson House Hotel0.3 km
  • The Grafton0.8 km
  • Verve Hotel0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • A Different Brew0.7 km
  • Indian Summer0.9 km
  • Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge0.3 km
  • Al Fairoz1.0 km
  • Fireaway1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • J Sainsbury Plc (Petrol station Shop)0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Malabar0.8 km
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • Al Jannat0.9 km
  • Best Pizza0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Esquires0.8 km
  • Barley Mow1.0 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.7 km
  • The Ship0.6 km
  • Sport for Bedford Ltd0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.6 km
  • Bedford1.7 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Cutcliffe Grove0.1 km
  • Cutcliffe Grove0.2 km
  • Milton Road0.2 km
  • Spenser Road0.2 km
  • Chaucer Road0.3 km