Postcode MK40 4EU is located in an urban city, within the Biddenham ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bromham & Biddenham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Biddenham Recreation Ground.
Bromham & Biddenham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Bromham & Biddenham has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from MK40 4EU.
Bromham & Biddenham near MK40 4EU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Biddenham Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Biddenham Recreation Ground |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £497,498 (about £396 per square foot) in Biddenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £575,000 | £400 |
| Terraced | 10 | £347,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £319,000 | £417 |
| Flats | 1 | £274,000 | £364 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £650,000 | £238,000 | £221,000 |
| 2017 | £580,000 | £320,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £474,995 | £295,000 | £232,000 |
| 2019 | £461,995 | £296,000 | £245,000 |
| 2020 | £452,500 | £322,498 | £299,995 |
| 2021 | £509,995 | £307,500 | £292,500 |
| 2022 | £517,500 | £325,000 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £320,000 | £222,500 |
| 2024 | £599,995 | £365,000 | £389,995 |
| 2025 | £585,000 | £325,498 | £345,000 |
| 2026 | £527,500 | £234,000 | £349,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £318 | £293 | £295 |
| 2017 | £306 | £326 | £258 |
| 2018 | £314 | £326 | £261 |
| 2019 | £300 | £335 | £321 |
| 2020 | £319 | £324 | £343 |
| 2021 | £335 | £340 | £335 |
| 2022 | £368 | £379 | £353 |
| 2023 | £376 | £409 | £324 |
| 2024 | £385 | £366 | £322 |
| 2025 | £398 | £417 | £341 |
| 2026 | £401 | £273 | £293 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 4EU.
In the MK40 4EU postcode area, located within Bromham & Biddenham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4EU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Gambold
Biddenham - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK40 4EU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around MK40 4EU in Bromham & Biddenham is £497,498 (about £396 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to MK40 4EU, including Biddenham International School and Sports College (Good), Great Ouse Primary Academy (Good) and St James' CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK40 4EU is Bedford, about 1,484 m away.
MK40 4EU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK40 4EU is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Gambold (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.