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Area guide

Living in MK40, Bedford

Average price

£330,462

+1.1% in a year · +16% in 5 years

Area score

30/100

Poor · around MK40 1LX

Crime

889

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Bedford · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime889 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around MK40 1LX

Owners 13%Private renters 57%Social renters 30%

Schools nearby

  • Priory Primary School
  • Polam School
  • Bedford College
  • Bedford School
  • Bedford Free School

Figures for MK40 1LX and its surroundings, updated 13 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.