Postcode MK40 1RB 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 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 nearest station is Bedford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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 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 327.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Castle & Kingsway is £50,852 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from MK40 1RB.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1RB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 22 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £252 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 | 3 | £219,100 | £255 |
| Flats | 18 | £165,000 | £248 |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 1RB.
In the MK40 1RB postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days Euro Market | 76 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to 7 Days Euro Market |
| 0.1 mi | PD Express Food & Wine | 28 Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS | Walking directions to PD Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Newad Quality Store | 86-86a Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to Newad Quality Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 34,36,38,40 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Midland Local Store | 99a Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BZ | Walking directions to Midland Local Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK40 1RB, 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 1RB 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 1RB in Castle & Kingsway is £175,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to MK40 1RB, including Bedford College, Priory Primary School (Outstanding) and Bedford Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK40 1RB is Bedford, about 531 m away.
MK40 1RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,998 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 1RB is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ben Foley (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.