MK40 4WL is a safe, established residential area on Hovingham Drive, 0.6km from Great Denham in Great Denham. Administratively it sits within Kempston Rural ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
For families considering a move, MK40 4WL represents 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK40 4WL are sourced from Output Area E00183579 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOVINGHAM DRIVE, MK40 4WL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOVINGHAM DRIVE, MK40 4WL.
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30
£ 60,900 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK40 4WL 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
MK40 4WL is a young, economically active community — 69% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK40 4WL. 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
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
15 sales · Mean £ 314,262
Terraced
£ 306,495
26 sales · Mean £ 295,824
Flat
£ 226,000
17 sales · Mean £ 228,329
Detached
£ 378,995
8 sales · Mean £ 357,872
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK40 4WL has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Great Denham Primary School
Greys Education Centre
Bedford Road Primary School
Grange Academy
Kempston Rural Primary School
St James' CofE Academy
Balliol Primary School
Westfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Kempston Outdoor Centre0.9 km
- Kempston Youth Centre0.9 km
- Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Eatery0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Mo's Fish & Grill0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford Station2.4 km
- Bedford St Johns2.9 km
- Bedford3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Archer Street0.2 km
- Archer Street0.2 km
- King Alfred Way0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- King Alfred Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: MK404WL · Data under Open Government Licence