Postcode MK40 2LH 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 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in De Parys is £49,300 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bedford Park.
De Parys has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
De Parys has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.5% 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 of residents in De Parys is £49,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 2LH.
De Parys near MK40 2LH 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bedford Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in De Parys area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,020,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £513,825 |
| Flats | 31 | £189,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £353,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £275,000 |
10 year median price trend in De Parys
In the MK40 2LH 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 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Budgens | 82 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NZ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Off license | 42 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN | Walking directions to M&M Off license |
| 0.4 mi | Ren Food & Wine | 92 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2EU | Walking directions to Ren Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 5,7,9 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 39 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.