Postcode MK40 1RN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 579.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castle & Kingsway is £50,852 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Castle & Kingsway has a high 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 579.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Castle & Kingsway is £50,852 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from MK40 1RN.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.6 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £376,750 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,396,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £840,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £203,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £460,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £360,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK40 1RN postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 1RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 63 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Price Check | Bedford, MK40 1PJ | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.1 mi | Kasztelan | 62 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NT | Walking directions to Kasztelan |
| 0.2 mi | The Boss Man | High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE | Walking directions to The Boss Man |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 34,36,38,40 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucy Bywater
Castle & Newnham - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Richard Edmonds
Castle & Newnham - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.