Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

OLDFIELD ROAD, MK40 4HE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDFIELD ROAD, MK40 4HE.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 43,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4HE 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines MK40 4HE — 68% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

home £427,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 4HE is a safe, established residential area on Oldfield Road, 0.2km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK40 4HE represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £427k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4HE are sourced from Output Area E00088529 (shared with 5 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 4HE. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.3%
Asian / British Asian68.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 19%
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

£ 310,000

5 sales · Mean £ 347,400

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

MK40 4HE has low crime rates — 44 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 offences141
Anti-social behaviour50
Drugs30
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Queen's Park Academy

Good417 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils0.2 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils0.3 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils0.8 km
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St John's School

Outstanding182 pupils1.0 km
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.0 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Euro Off Licence0.9 km
  • Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.3 km
  • Just Meat0.4 km
  • MAS Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
  • Medina Food Store0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Kerbside Coffee0.7 km
  • King Peri Peri Grill0.5 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.7 km
  • Top Slice pizza0.5 km
  • LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dynamite0.3 km
  • Romans Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizzeria Polakito0.7 km
  • Tasty Chicken0.5 km
  • Yellow's0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Kalooki Club0.8 km
  • Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Sport for Bedford Ltd0.3 km
  • The Queen PH0.4 km
  • The Studio Club0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Grafton0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station0.7 km
  • Bedford St Johns1.6 km
  • Bedford1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Allen Close0.0 km
  • Westbourne Centre0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Laburnum Avenue0.2 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km