MK40 4GJ is a safe, established residential area on Greenkeepers Road, 0.5km from Great Denham in Great Denham. Administratively it sits within Kempston Rural ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 36% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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: Average house prices are around £267k, down 28.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4GJ are sourced from Output Area E00183481 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENKEEPERS ROAD, MK40 4GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENKEEPERS ROAD, MK40 4GJ.
241
27
£ 60,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4GJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK40 4GJ spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. £267k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4GJ. The average age is 27.0. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 183,000
21 sales · Mean £ 184,095
Terraced
£ 284,995
23 sales · Mean £ 280,434
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 329,666
Detached
£ 545,000
3 sales · Mean £ 500,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4GJ has low crime rates — 24 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
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Westfield Primary School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Greys Education Centre
Grange Academy
Queen's Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club0.8 km
- The Three Tuns0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Restaurant at The Three Tuns0.9 km
- The Eatery0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mo's Fish & Grill0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station2.1 km
- Bedford St Johns2.9 km
- Bedford3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Northern Square0.1 km
- Northern Square0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Archer Street0.4 km
- Archer Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404GJ · Data under Open Government Licence