Is MK40 2RF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

896 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of MK40 2RF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
313
Shoplifting
165
Anti-social behaviour
105
Public order
67
Other theft
49
Criminal damage & arson
43
Vehicle crime
34
Drugs
26

House prices

£329,830

Average price in Bedford (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.4% year on year.

Terraced
£275,742
Semi-detached
£346,527
Detached
£560,990
Flat / maisonette
£159,325

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for MK40 2RF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near MK40 2RF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near MK40 2RF on Check Food Hygiene

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