DUMBARTON MEAD, MK40 4TQ House Prices & Local Information

MK40 4TQ is a safe, established residential area on Dumbarton Mead, 0.7km from Queens Park in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Queens Park ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4TQ are sourced from Output Area E00183506 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.