MK40 4LQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Iddesleigh Road, 0.4km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
MK40 4LQ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4LQ are sourced from Output Area E00088526 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IDDESLEIGH ROAD, MK40 4LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IDDESLEIGH ROAD, MK40 4LQ.
479
32
£ 43,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4LQ 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 4LQ has a highly multicultural community character — 66% 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 4LQ. The average age is 32.3. 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: 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
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4LQ has low crime rates — 48 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
St John's School
Priory Primary School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- 7 Days Bedford Ltd0.9 km
- Adrian's Butcher Shop1.0 km
- Euro Off Licence0.7 km
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.1 km
- Just Meat0.2 km
- + 37 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Pilgrims Progress0.9 km
- Kalooki Club0.8 km
- Addison Howard Centre1.0 km
- Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Ship0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Chicken & Spice0.9 km
- Kerbside Coffee0.6 km
- King Peri Peri Grill0.2 km
- Peri Peri Original0.9 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Al Badar0.9 km
- Dynamite0.1 km
- Flying Pizza0.8 km
- Romans Pizza0.8 km
- Spicy Grill0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grafton0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.5 km
- Bedford St Johns1.3 km
- Bedford1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.0 km
- Iddesleigh Road Post Office0.0 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404LQ · Data under Open Government Licence