Postcode MK44 5AX is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Castle & Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 386.8 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 located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 386.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from MK44 5AX.
Castle & Kingsway near MK44 5AX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 0.5 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,500 up to £315,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £161,250 |
| Terraced | 5 | £219,100 |
10 year median price trend in Greyfriars
In the MK44 5AX postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK44 5AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Euro Convenience Store | 137 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DN | Walking directions to Euro Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | PD Express Food & Wine | 28 Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS | Walking directions to PD Express Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Lamberts | 119-123 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DE | Walking directions to Lamberts |
| 0.1 mi | Newad Quality Store | 86-86a Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to Newad Quality Store |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days Euro Market | 76 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1QH | Walking directions to 7 Days Euro Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.