Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

LEE CLOSE, MK40 4QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE CLOSE, MK40 4QS.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4QS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

MK40 4QS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 4QS is a sought-after residential area on Lee Close, 0.4km from Biddenham in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Bromham and Biddenham ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK40, MK40 4QS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4QS are sourced from Output Area E00088161 (shared with 8 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 4QS. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.4%
Asian / British Asian18.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

MK40 4QS has low crime rates — 32 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.

Vehicle crime33
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St James' CofE Academy

Good0.4 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils0.9 km
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Great Ouse Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.4 km
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Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement390 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Restaurant at The Three Tuns0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Three Tuns0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station2.2 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.2 km
  • Bedford3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Gold Lane0.1 km
  • Gold Lane0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km
  • War Memorial0.4 km
  • Deep Spinney0.4 km