Is MK40 3NU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1065 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of MK40 3NU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
356
Shoplifting
217
Anti-social behaviour
131
Public order
81
Other theft
58
Criminal damage & arson
50
Vehicle crime
42
Drugs
30

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 3NU 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 3NU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near MK40 3NU on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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