MK40 4EN 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.
For renters and young professionals, MK40 4EN offers 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00088543 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COVENTRY ROAD, MK40 4EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COVENTRY ROAD, MK40 4EN.
415
32
£ 43,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK40 4EN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4EN. The average age is 31.5. 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
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 204,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4EN has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Queen's Park Academy
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Priory Primary School
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Livingstone Primary School
St John's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Tennyson House Hotel0.8 km
- The Grafton0.7 km
- Verve Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Kalooki Club0.5 km
- The Foresters Arms0.9 km
- The Ship0.8 km
- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.5 km
- The Queen PH0.1 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.5 km
- Queens Park Supermarket0.6 km
- International Mini Market1.0 km
- Wholefoods1.0 km
- 7 Days Bedford Ltd0.8 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Al Fairoz0.9 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.2 km
- Prebend Day Centre0.8 km
- Top Dessert0.4 km
- The Salvation Army0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
- Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Al Jannat0.8 km
- Best Pizza0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Golden Chicken Bar B Q0.8 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.4 km
- Bedford St Johns1.5 km
- Bedford1.7 km
Bus Stops
- All Saints Road0.1 km
- All Saints Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Marlborough Road0.1 km
- Cutcliffe Grove0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404EN · Data under Open Government Licence