Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

SAXON WAY, MK40 4TN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON WAY, MK40 4TN.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 60,900 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK40 4TN 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.

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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. MK40 4TN combines 69% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £277,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK40 4TN is a safe, established residential area on Saxon Way, 0.3km from Great Denham in Great Denham. Administratively it sits within Kempston Rural ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4TN are sourced from Output Area E00183579 (shared with 7 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 4TN. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.9%
Asian / British Asian13.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 208,495

12 sales · Mean £ 211,621

Terraced

£ 299,995

10 sales · Mean £ 310,497

Semi-Detached

£ 320,995

1 sales · Mean £ 320,995

Detached

£ 305,995

1 sales · Mean £ 305,995

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

MK40 4TN has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour29
Vehicle crime14
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils0.2 km
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St James' CofE Academy

Good1.2 km
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Greys Education Centre

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.3 km
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Bedford Road Primary School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.4 km
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Grange Academy

Good127 pupils1.5 km
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Biddenham International School and Sports College

Good1260 pupils1.5 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km
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Kempston Rural Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Corner 5 Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Eatery0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mo's Fish & Grill0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford Station2.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.0 km
  • Bedford3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Archer Street0.1 km
  • Archer Street0.1 km
  • Village Green0.3 km
  • Village Green0.3 km