Postcode MK40 1LE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 740.6 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 0.5 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 moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 740.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.3% 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 110 ft away from MK40 1LE.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
In the MK40 1LE postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Bedford College | Further education | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding |