Postcode MK40 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars area 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 327.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castle & Kingsway is £50,852 per year. The median sale price in Greyfriars is £185,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £268,500. The nearest station is Bedford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,120 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 327.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% 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 per household in Castle & Kingsway is £50,852 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from MK40 1BL.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £520,000 | £252 |
| Terraced | 2 | £305,800 | £214 |
| Flats | 17 | £170,000 | £246 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £127,500 | £195,250 |
| 2017 | £219,000 | £188,000 |
| 2018 | £158,125 | £192,500 |
| 2019 | £154,000 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £147,500 | £190,000 |
| 2021 | £138,000 | £211,500 |
| 2022 | £174,000 | £168,000 |
| 2023 | £167,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £165,000 | £212,500 |
| 2025 | £160,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | £170,000 | £392,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £269 | £222 |
| 2017 | £376 | £205 |
| 2018 | £263 | £202 |
| 2019 | £243 | £207 |
| 2020 | £216 | £203 |
| 2021 | £244 | £198 |
| 2022 | £265 | £263 |
| 2023 | £255 | £304 |
| 2024 | £255 | £199 |
| 2025 | £248 | £268 |
| 2026 | £288 | £255 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 1BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | Flat 34, Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BL | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 67, Sovereigns Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TF | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 107, Sovereigns Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TT | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Flat 84, Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 100, Crown Quay, Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1BN | Flats | Leasehold | £166,000 |
In the MK40 1BL postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK40 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | PD Express Food & Wine | 28 Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS | Walking directions to PD Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Convenience Store | 137 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN | Walking directions to Euro Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Newad Quality Store | 86-86a Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to Newad Quality Store |
| 0.1 mi | Lamberts | 119-123 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DE | Walking directions to Lamberts |
| 0.2 mi | 7 Days Euro Market | 76 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to 7 Days Euro Market |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK40 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Foley
Greyfriars - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK40 1BL records about 327 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around MK40 1BL in Greyfriars is £185,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to MK40 1BL, including Bedford College, Bedford Free School (Outstanding) and Priory Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK40 1BL is Bedford, about 486 m away.
MK40 1BL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK40 1BL is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Foley (Green Party).