Postcode MK40 3SQ 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 63.7 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 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Russell Park.
Castle & Kingsway has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 3SQ.
Castle & Kingsway near MK40 3SQ 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 3SQ 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: 16/08/2025.