Postcode MK40 4QL is located in an urban city, within the Queens Park ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Queens Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Queens Park is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Queens Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,709 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Queens Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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 Queens Park is £43,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 4QL.
Queens Park near MK40 4QL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 1 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Slipe | Large | Walking directions to The Slipe |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Queens Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £489,998 |
| Flats | 11 | £155,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £332,500 |
| Terraced | 22 | £257,000 |
10 year median price trend in Queens Park
In the MK40 4QL postcode area, located within Queens Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 4QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queens Park Supermarket | 48a Honey Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 4NW | Walking directions to Queens Park Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Food | 2 Westbourne Road, Bedford, MK40 4LB | Walking directions to Bismillah Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Iddesleigh Road Post Office | 77-81 Iddesleigh Road, Bedford, MK40 4LJ | Walking directions to Iddesleigh Road Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 8-12 Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4JH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.