Side-by-side comparison of MK1 Milton keynes and MK40 Bedford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
MK40 is the more affordable option at £340,000 median vs £405,000 in MK1. MK1 has lower recorded crime (1,998 vs 6,398 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | MK1 Milton keynes | MK40 Bedford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £405,000 | £340,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,372 | £2,472 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,998 | 6,398 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 56.3 | 52.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.5 | 98.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 71.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.