Postcode MK40 1SP 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 578.1 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 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 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 578.1 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from MK40 1SP.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 1SP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.5 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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £373,750 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £769,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £203,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £455,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £357,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK40 1SP postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 1SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 63 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kasztelan | 62 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NT | Walking directions to Kasztelan |
| 0.1 mi | Price Check | Bedford, MK40 1PJ | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.1 mi | The Boss Man | High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE | Walking directions to The Boss Man |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 5,7,9 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.