MK40 4FB is a safe, established residential area on Muirfield, 0.2km from Great Denham in Great Denham. Administratively it sits within Kempston Rural ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK40, MK40 4FB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 109.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4FB are sourced from Output Area E00183578 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUIRFIELD, MK40 4FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUIRFIELD, MK40 4FB.
286
37
£ 60,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4FB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates MK40 4FB — age 37, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £372k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 109.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4FB. The average age is 37.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 455,000
6 sales · Mean £ 478,333
Terraced
£ 295,000
7 sales · Mean £ 284,642
Semi-Detached
£ 282,000
3 sales · Mean £ 343,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4FB has low crime rates — 22 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
Great Denham Primary School
St James' CofE Academy
Greys Education Centre
Kempston Rural Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Corner 5 Restaurant0.7 km
- The Eatery0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mo's Fish & Grill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station2.6 km
- Bedford St Johns3.3 km
- Bedford3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Village Green0.1 km
- Village Green0.1 km
- Carnoustie Drive0.1 km
- Archer Street0.3 km
- Archer Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404FB · Data under Open Government Licence