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.
LEE CLOSE, MK40 4QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEE CLOSE, MK40 4QS.
324
44
£ 60,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St James' CofE Academy
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Westfield Primary School
Great Denham Primary School
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Restaurant at The Three Tuns0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK404QS · Data under Open Government Licence