MK40 Postcode District
MK40 is one of 6 Postcode Districts for the Bedford Post town in Bedfordshire
The MK40 postcode district is located in the MK Milton Keynes postal area, MK40 has a population of 39,401 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 4.20 square miles (10.89 square kilometres or 2,689.87 acres).
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Map of MK40
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District overview
The primary settlement in the MK40 postcode district is Bedford, which is located in the county of Bedfordshire in England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Biddenham and Great Denham. The main post town for this district is Bedford.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector MK40 1, covers Bedford in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK40 2, covers Bedford in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK40 3, covers Bedford in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK40 4, covers Bedford and Biddenham and Great Denham in Bedfordshire.
The sector MK40 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BEDFORD.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bedford (B) area with a total of 902 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kempston | 1.56 | SSW |
| Wixams | 3.39 | SSE |
| Ampthill | 7.32 | S |
| Sandy | 8.60 | E |
| Olney | 9.13 | W |
| Flitwick | 9.30 | S |
| Shefford | 9.53 | SE |
| Biggleswade | 10.27 | ESE |
| Newport Pagnell | 10.49 | WSW |
| Woburn Sands | 10.82 | SW |
| St Neots | 11.27 | NE |
| Rushden | 11.54 | NNW |
| Woburn | 11.67 | SSW |
| Potton | 11.78 | E |
| Higham Ferrers | 12.41 | NNW |
| Milton Keynes | 13.01 | WSW |
| Stotfold | 13.83 | SE |
| Irthlingborough | 14.05 | NNW |
| Wellingborough | 14.25 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 887
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 2 | 220 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 3 | 217 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 146 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 1 | 137 |
| Biddenham | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 82 |
| Great Denham | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 73 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 3 |
| Great Denham | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 3 |
| BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 3 |
| Biddenham | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 2 |
| Biddenham | BEDFORD | MK40 4 | 1 |
Street list for MK40
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ADELAIDE SQUARE | 652 |
| ADELAIDE SQUARE | 652 |
| GWYN STREET | 353 |
| GWYN STREET | 353 |
| HIGH STREET A600 | 348 |
| ST PETERS STREET A4280 | 272 |
| ST PETERS STREET A4280 | 272 |
| ST PETERS STREET A4280 | 272 |
| DANE STREET | 253 |
| SILVER STREET | 217 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5103 |
| Public order | 1082 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 890 |
| Vehicle crime | 884 |
| Other theft | 805 |
| Shoplifting | 732 |
| Drugs | 625 |
| Burglary | 584 |
| Other crime | 431 |
| Bicycle theft | 297 |
| Robbery | 200 |
| Possession of weapons | 172 |
| Theft from the person | 147 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDLAND ROAD | BEDFORD | 79 | MK40 1QB | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | BEDFORD | 74 | MK40 1NE | View map | |
| HARPUR STREET | BEDFORD | 67 | MK40 1NS | View map | |
| TAVISTOCK STREET | BEDFORD | 59 | MK40 2RF | View map | |
| CASTLE ROAD | BEDFORD | 46 | MK40 3QR | View map | |
| GREYFRIARS | BEDFORD | 43 | MK40 1HJ | View map | |
| FORD END ROAD | BEDFORD | 38 | MK40 4JG | View map | |
| THE ARCADE | BEDFORD | 33 | MK40 1NS | View map | |
| BROMHAM ROAD | BEDFORD | 32 | MK40 2QH | View map | |
| MILL STREET | BEDFORD | 28 | MK40 3HD | View map | |
| ALLHALLOWS | BEDFORD | 27 | MK40 1LJ | View map | |
| LIME STREET | BEDFORD | 24 | MK40 1LD | View map | |
| SILVER STREET | BEDFORD | 22 | MK40 1SY | View map | |
| IDDESLEIGH ROAD | BEDFORD | 20 | MK40 4LH | View map | |
| ST LOYES STREET | BEDFORD | 19 | MK40 1EP | View map | |
| ST PETERS STREET | BEDFORD | 19 | MK40 2PN | View map | |
| THE BROADWAY | BEDFORD | 18 | MK40 2TH | View map | |
| CHURCH ARCADE | BEDFORD | 17 | MK40 1LQ | View map | |
| CASTLE LANE | BEDFORD | 15 | MK40 3US | View map | |
| HOWARD CENTRE | BEDFORD | 14 | MK40 1UH | View map | |
| ST CUTHBERTS STREET | BEDFORD | 14 | MK40 3JG | View map | |
| THURLOW STREET | BEDFORD | 11 | MK40 1LR | View map | |
| GREENHILL STREET | BEDFORD | 9 | MK40 1LX | View map | |
| RIVERSIDE SQUARE | BEDFORD | 9 | MK40 1AS | View map | |
| NEWNHAM STREET | BEDFORD | 7 | MK40 3JR | View map | |
| ROMAN GATE | BEDFORD | GREAT DENHAM | 6 | MK40 4FU | View map |
Schools in the district
Priory Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greyfriars , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 1JD
Headteacher: Mrs Juliet Fraser (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Castle Newnham School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Goldington Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 3EP
Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Wilkes (Federation Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Biddenham Turn , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4AZ
Headteacher: Mr David Bailey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St James' Church of England VA Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Road , Biddenham , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4BD
Headteacher: Ms Maria Soulsby (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Denham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Greenkeepers Road , Great Denham , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4GG
Headteacher: Mrs Denise Burgess
Ofsted rating: Good
Queen's Park Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chestnut Avenue , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4HA
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Bolton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Joseph's and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chester Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4HN
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Otter (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Westfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chester Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4HW
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Watts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Ouse Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Seaforth Gardens , Bedford
Postcode: MK40 4TJ
Headteacher: Mr Chris Payne
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 1 ADELAIDE SQUARE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2RN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 11 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1RN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Idh Limited | 112 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3QY | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Howard Street (dental Surgery) | 2 HOWARD STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Access Centre | BEDFORD HEALTH VILLAGE, 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Queens Park Health Centre | 23C CARLISLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Dental Surgery | 16 DE PARYS AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Bedford Dental Surgery | 33-35 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Priory Dental Practice | 38 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Grove Place (dental Surgery) | 4 GROVE PLACE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3JJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Dental Surgery | 6 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 12 | Bedford Dental Centre | 133 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 13 | The Dental Practice (136 Bromham Road) | 136 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QW | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 14 | Time For Teeth Hmp Bedford | ST. LOYES STREET, ST LOYES STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1HG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 15 | Lurke Street (dental Surgery) | 28 LURKE STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 16 | Midland Road Dental Surgery | 102 MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1QE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 17 | Shakespeare Clinic | 17 SHAKESPEARE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 18 | Mobile Dental Unit North | 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 19 | Bedford House Dental Practice | 98 HIGH STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 20 | Goldington Road (dental Surgery) | 37 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3LH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 21 | Latchford And Latchford Specialist Dental Surgery | 49 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 3PL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 22 | St. Peters Studio Clinic | 28 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 2NN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linden Road Surgery | 13 LINDEN ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2DQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 273272 |
| 2 | Queens Park Health Centre | 23C CARLISLE ROAD, QUEEN'S PARK, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4HR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 351661 |
| 3 | The De Parys Group | BEDFORD HEALTH VILLAGE, 3 KIMBOLTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2NT | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 351341 |
| 4 | Goldington Avenue Surgery | 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3DB | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 349531 |
| 5 | Goldington Road Surgery | 12 GOLDINGTON ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3NE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 355588 |
| 6 | The Village Medical Ctr | THE VILLAGE MEDICAL CENTRE, KINGSWOOD WAY, BIDDENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 988560 |
| 7 | Ashburnham Road Surgery | 8 ASHBURNHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1DS | GP PRACTICE | Call 01234 358411 |
| 8 | Pemberley Branch | 32 PEMBERLEY AVENUE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2LA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Goldington Avenue Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service | GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY, 85 GOLDINGTON AVENUE, BEDFORD, MK40 3DB | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | The Village Medical Centre | KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, MK40 4GH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 11 | Goldington Avenue Surgery Branch Site | UNION STREET, BEDFORD, MK40 2SF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadway Pharmacy | 1 THE BROADWAY, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2TJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Goldharts Chemist | 41-43 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN | PHARMACY | Call 01234 353582 |
| 3 | Kidmans Surgical Chemist | 141-143 CASTLE ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3RS | PHARMACY | Call 01234 354090 |
| 4 | Boots | 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN | PHARMACY | Call 01234 356231 |
| 5 | Kay's Chemist | 108 BROMHAM ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2QH | PHARMACY | Call 01234 353029 |
| 6 | The Village Pharmacy | MEIKLEJOHN CENTRE UNIT 3, KINGSWOOD WAY, GREAT DENHAM, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 4GH | PHARMACY | Call 01234 351455 |
| 7 | Lindleys Chemist | 15 FORD END ROAD, QUEENS PARK, BEDFORD, MK40 4JE | PHARMACY | Call 01234 359242 |
| 8 | Superdrug Pharmacy | 11,13 & 15 ALL HALLOWS, BEDFORD, MK40 1LN | PHARMACY | Call 01234 271084 |
| 9 | Bedford Pharmacy | 9 GREENHILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1LX | PHARMACY | Call 01234 215015 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Express (bedford) | 28 THE HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Donne & Browning Opticians & Hearing Care | 3-4 THE ARCADE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1NS | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Humphriss & Burgess | 28A MILL STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 3HD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Specsavers (bedford) | 1 HARPUR CENTRE, MIDLAND ROAD, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Boots Opticians (bedford) | 33-37 HARPUR CENTRE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 1TN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Alan Brunker Opticians | 25 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Homesight Bedford | 1 PEMBERLEY LANE, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Healthy U Optometrists | 29-31 ST. PETERS STREET, BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE, MK40 2PN | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £615,787 | 147 | £631,000 | 153 | £566,647 | 122 | £645,586 | 120 |
| Semi-detached | £391,521 | 126 | £394,170 | 131 | £401,780 | 111 | £428,628 | 165 |
| Terraced | £325,386 | 137 | £324,989 | 125 | £301,597 | 98 | £291,017 | 167 |
| Flats | £176,950 | 161 | £175,086 | 161 | £172,110 | 170 | £172,665 | 259 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Bedford
CRS Code: BDM
Operator: TL
Line: East Midland Main Line|Marston Vale line
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway (Thameslink)
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.71
Average Driving Distance: 11.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 888
M1 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.36
Average Driving Distance: 14.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 888
M1 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.04
Average Driving Distance: 17.69
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 888
M1 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.35
Average Driving Distance: 20.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 888
A1(M) J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.09
Average Driving Distance: 18.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 888
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| MK40 1 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
| MK40 2 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
| MK40 3 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
| MK40 4 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| M | K | 4 | 0 | - | X | X | X |
| M | K | 4 | 0 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the MK40 postal code is BEDFORD followed by Great Denham, and Biddenham.
The MK40 Postcode shares a border with MK41 (BEDFORD, Clapham, Renhold), MK42 (BEDFORD, Kempston, Shortstown) and MK43 (Cranfield, Wootton, Marston Moretaine).
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