MK40 — BEDFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK40 is £409,241, which is 13% below the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK40 cost 42.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK40 have fallen 9.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£609,399	411
Semi-detached	£396,367	362
Terraced	£318,275	353
Flat	£174,510	487
All types	£409,241	1687

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 184.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, MK40 has a crime rate significantly 127% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

71.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

28.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

26.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in MK40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK40 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Priory Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westfield Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Biddenham International School and Sports College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Bedford School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Polam School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK40 are 342.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

342.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK40 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

MK40 — BEDFORD

Area Summary

MK40 (BEDFORD) offers above-average property prices (£409,241, 43% above national average), higher-than-average crime (127% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (342 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MK41

BEDFORD

£369K

▲ 1.3% YoY

MK42

BEDFORD

£342K

▲ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK40?

The average house price in MK40 (BEDFORD) is £409,241, based on 1687 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.4% over the past year.

Is MK40 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK40 is above the national average (184.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (71.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (28.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in MK40?

There are 11 schools in or near MK40. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in MK40?

Council tax in MK40 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in MK40?

The average broadband download speed in MK40 is 342 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK40 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in MK40 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 194,976.