Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

HOVINGHAM DRIVE, MK40 4WL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOVINGHAM DRIVE, MK40 4WL.

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour29
Other theft13
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Great Denham Primary School

Good570 pupils0.5 km
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Greys Education Centre

Requires Improvement27 pupils1.0 km
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Bedford Road Primary School

Requires Improvement363 pupils1.2 km
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Grange Academy

Good127 pupils1.2 km
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Kempston Rural Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils1.3 km
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St James' CofE Academy

Good1.4 km
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Balliol Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km
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Westfield Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Kempston Outdoor Centre0.9 km
  • Kempston Youth Centre0.9 km
  • Great Denham Off Licence Ltd0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Eatery0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mo's Fish & Grill0.2 km
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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