Postcode MK40 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Castle & Newnham ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Castle & Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 386.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 386.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from MK40 1AY.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1AY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £374,625 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £749,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £196,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £446,100 |
| Terraced | 39 | £362,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK40 1AY postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.