Postcode MK40 1QB 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 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 located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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 14.7% 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 157 ft away from MK40 1QB.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1QB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 1QB postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Bedford College | Further education | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.