Postcode MK40 3FJ 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 high crime levels, with around 107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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 high crime rate, with approximately 107.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.4% 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 of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from MK40 3FJ.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 3FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,500 up to £1,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £749,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £194,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £450,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £357,500 |
10 years price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK40 3FJ postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.