Living in MK40, Bedford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK40 in Bedford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Bedford: £329,830, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around MK40
105 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK40 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £75,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, MK40 1DX | terraced | £350,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 61 CROWE ROAD, MK40 4FY | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 12 49 CONDUIT ROAD, MK40 1EQ | flat-maisonette | £83,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 209 CROWE ROAD, MK40 4FQ | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 17 LANSDOWNE ROAD, MK40 2BY | detached | £1,000,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| FLAT 1 36 LANSDOWNE ROAD, MK40 2BU | flat-maisonette | £177,500 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Great Denham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Westfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
26 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 7 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
7 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bedford Girls' School, Bedford Greenacre Independent School, Bedford Modern School, Bedford School, KWS School, Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and others.
All 7 fee-paying schools near MK40, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 27.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
693 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Bedford's figures.
Common questions about MK40
What is the average house price in MK40?
The average sold price in Bedford is £329,830 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in MK40?
Prices in Bedford are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in MK40?
The median of 105 recorded sales around central MK40 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £75,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in MK40?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK40, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK40?
693 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK40 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is MK40 at risk of flooding?
Central MK40 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is MK40 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £175,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 693 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK40 safe?
693 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK40 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? MK40 or MK42, MK40 or MK41, MK40 or MK43.
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