MK40 4QG is a sought-after residential area on Wood Close, 0.4km from Biddenham in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Bromham and Biddenham ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
For serious buyers, MK40 4QG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4QG are sourced from Output Area E00183475 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOD CLOSE, MK40 4QG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOD CLOSE, MK40 4QG.
354
42
£ 60,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4QG 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, MK40 4QG combines high owner-occupation (61%), strong property values (£283k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £283k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4QG. The average age is 41.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 252,166
Semi-Detached
£ 249,950
3 sales · Mean £ 256,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4QG has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James' CofE Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Westfield Primary School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Park Academy
Great Denham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Restaurant at The Three Tuns0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Three Tuns0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station1.8 km
- Bedford St Johns2.9 km
- Bedford3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Deep Spinney0.1 km
- Deep Spinney0.1 km
- Day's Lane0.3 km
- Day's Lane0.4 km
- Merril's Field0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404QG · Data under Open Government Licence