Postcode MK40 3RN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.8 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Russell Park.
Castle & Kingsway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,885 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from MK40 3RN.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 3RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £374,625 in Castle & Newnham area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £1,700,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £749,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £196,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £446,100 |
| Terraced | 39 | £362,000 |
10 years price trend in Castle & Newnham
In the MK40 3RN postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.