Postcode MK40 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars 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 351.0 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 located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,035 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 351.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from MK40 1EL.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £315,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £151,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £212,000 |
10 years price trend in Greyfriars
In the MK40 1EL postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.