MK40 4EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coventry Road, 0.3km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
Day-to-day life in MK40 4EJ has the character of many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00088527 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COVENTRY ROAD, MK40 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVENTRY ROAD, MK40 4EJ.
463
32
£ 43,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4EJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK40 4EJ has a highly multicultural community character — 68% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4EJ. The average age is 32.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 188,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK40 4EJ is moderate at 53 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
Queen's Park Academy
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Priory Primary School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
St John's School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Livingstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Tennyson House Hotel0.9 km
- The Grafton0.6 km
- Verve Hotel0.9 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Comfort Supermarket0.8 km
- Meat & More0.8 km
- 7 Days Bedford Ltd0.8 km
- Adrian's Butcher Shop0.9 km
- Euro Off Licence0.6 km
- + 39 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Pilgrims Progress0.9 km
- Kalooki Club0.6 km
- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Chicken & Spice0.8 km
- Kerbside Coffee0.5 km
- King Peri Peri Grill0.3 km
- Peri Peri Original0.8 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.5 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Al Badar0.9 km
- Dynamite0.2 km
- Flying Pizza0.8 km
- Romans Pizza0.7 km
- Spicy Grill0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Liana International Market1.0 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.4 km
- Bedford St Johns1.4 km
- Bedford1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Westbourne Centre0.1 km
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.2 km
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404EJ · Data under Open Government Licence