Postcode insights

MK40 4XA

Wheelwright Way

Biddenham

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Detailed insights for MK40 4XA

Overview

Postcode MK40 4XA is located in a rural hamlet, within the Biddenham ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bromham & Biddenham area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Biddenham Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Bromham & Biddenham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bromham & Biddenham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Bromham & Biddenham is £81,713 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from MK40 4XA.

Flood risk

No risk

Bromham & Biddenham near MK40 4XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK40 4XA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBiddenham Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Biddenham Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
268 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.32(-17%)
Vehicle crime
17.76(+304%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.5(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.92(-7%)
Burglary
2.63(-5%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
74.77%
Indian
39
12.15%
Pakistani
15
4.67%
Other Asian
10
3.12%
Other White
7
2.18%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
51.58%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.28%
No qualifications
26
9.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.32%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
50.68%
Owns with a mortgage
54
36.99%
Other social rented
9
6.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Biddenham

Median price£497,498
Price per sq ft£396
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£361K – £621K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Biddenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£575,000£400
Terraced10£347,000£301
Semi-Detached16£319,000£417
Flats1£274,000£364

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Biddenham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Biddenham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Biddenham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 4XA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 4XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20269, Peacock Lane, Bedford, MK40 4WSDetachedFreehold£440,000
26 Sept 20251, Peacock Lane, Bedford, MK40 4WSDetachedFreehold£585,000
26 Sept 20253, Peacock Lane, Bedford, MK40 4WSDetachedFreehold£465,000
27 Jun 202511, Peacock Lane, Bedford, MK40 4WSDetachedFreehold£570,000
28 May 20255, Peacock Lane, Bedford, MK40 4WSDetachedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the MK40 4XA postcode area, located within Bromham & Biddenham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK40 4XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt James' CofE AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryBiddenham International School and Sports CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBromham CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,396
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,702

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK40 4XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Gambold

Biddenham - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Richard Fuller

North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth BedfordshireE14001384
WardBiddenhamE05014491
ParishBiddenhamE04011877
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bromham & BiddenhamE02003623
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 008FE01034414
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced2022-10-01

Frequently asked questions about MK40 4XA

Is MK40 4XA (Bromham & Biddenham) safe?

The area around MK40 4XA records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near MK40 4XA?

The median sale price around MK40 4XA in Bromham & Biddenham is £497,498 (about £396 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK40 4XA?

There are 5 schools close to MK40 4XA, including St James' CofE Academy, Biddenham International School and Sports College (Good) and Bromham CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around MK40 4XA?

MK40 4XA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK40 4XA (Bromham & Biddenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK40 4XA 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).

Data Sources

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.