MK40 4NL is a safe, established residential area on Short Street, 0.5km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 72% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4NL are sourced from Output Area E00088533 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHORT STREET, MK40 4NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT STREET, MK40 4NL.
413
34
£ 43,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4NL 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 4NL has a highly multicultural community character — 63% 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 4NL. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4NL has low crime rates — 38 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
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Choice Supermarket0.2 km
- Corner Shop0.2 km
- Bangher Supermarket0.8 km
- 9 Trays Pasta Bar and Grill0.1 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Dudu Bar Restaurant and Lounge1.0 km
- Man Do Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- LIME STREET BUFFET LIMITED0.6 km
- Prebend Day Centre0.9 km
- Top Dessert0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Sport for Bedford Ltd0.5 km
- The Queen PH0.6 km
- Kalooki Club1.0 km
- Addison Howard Centre0.8 km
- Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
- POD ORLEM POLSKI SKLEP0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Al Jannat1.0 km
- Pizzeria Polakito0.8 km
- Tasty Chicken0.5 km
- Yellow's0.3 km
- Dynamite0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Grafton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station0.7 km
- Bedford St Johns1.4 km
- Bedford1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Ford End Road0.1 km
- St Pauls Road0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.1 km
- Westbourne Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404NL · Data under Open Government Licence