Postcode MK40 2LE is located in an urban city, within the De Parys ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the De Parys area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in De Parys is £53,550 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bedford Park.
De Parys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
De Parys has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in De Parys is £53,550 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 2LE.
De Parys near MK40 2LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bedford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bedford Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £354 per square foot) in De Parys area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £500,000 | £363 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £372,500 | £384 |
| Terraced | 10 | £297,500 | £357 |
| Flats | 28 | £177,500 | £306 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £495,000 | £127,000 | £273,000 | £208,500 |
| 2017 | £521,000 | £135,000 | £390,000 | £250,500 |
| 2018 | £402,500 | £158,750 | £325,000 | £212,500 |
| 2019 | £380,000 | £163,500 | £298,500 | £217,500 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £155,500 | £365,000 | £215,000 |
| 2021 | £527,500 | £160,000 | £370,000 | £238,750 |
| 2022 | £690,000 | £174,000 | £370,500 | £281,001 |
| 2023 | £464,000 | £160,000 | £382,500 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £530,000 | £180,000 | £332,000 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £565,000 | £172,000 | £365,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £520,000 | £185,000 | £350,000 | £364,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311 | £269 | £270 | £264 |
| 2017 | £312 | £301 | £282 | £352 |
| 2018 | £336 | £268 | £300 | £366 |
| 2019 | £310 | £297 | £276 | £271 |
| 2020 | £277 | £264 | £294 | £259 |
| 2021 | £320 | £277 | £320 | £312 |
| 2022 | £350 | £319 | £350 | £384 |
| 2023 | £387 | £320 | £341 | £287 |
| 2024 | £340 | £299 | £329 | £329 |
| 2025 | £359 | £306 | £364 | £366 |
| 2026 | £336 | £300 | £397 | £345 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 2LE.
In the MK40 2LE postcode area, located within De Parys, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | 82 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NZ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Ren Food & Wine | 92 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2EU | Walking directions to Ren Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Roff Avenue Stores | 28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQ | Walking directions to Roff Avenue Stores |
| 0.4 mi | M&M Off license | 42 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN | Walking directions to M&M Off license |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Stores | Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RW | Walking directions to Euro Stores |
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 2LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Sawyer
De Parys - Elected 4 May 2023
Henry Vann
De Parys - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK40 2LE records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK40 2LE in De Parys is £337,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to MK40 2LE, including Bedford School, Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School and Castle Newnham School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK40 2LE is Bedford, about 1,537 m away.
MK40 2LE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,607 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 2LE is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Sawyer (Liberal Democrats) and Henry Vann (Liberal Democrats).
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.