Area Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the MK42 postcode area.

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Population

56,231

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,280 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

MK42 is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £297k. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £297,591 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK42 is a postcode district in Bedford, East of England, covering 1234 active and 375 retired postcodes.

The largest share of MK42 (21%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a council estate or housing association area with many young families (21%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes MK42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in MK42 are around £297k, down 4.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across MK42 at 341 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, MK42 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full MK42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.8%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6422
Anti-social behaviour3027
Shoplifting2083
Public order1456
Criminal damage and arson1372

school Local Schools

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Wixams Tree Primary School

Requires Improvement434 pupils
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils
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Bedford Road Primary School

Requires Improvement363 pupils
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Camestone School

Good404 pupils
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Kempston Rural Primary School

Outstanding445 pupils
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Balliol Primary School

Good417 pupils
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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • P J Supermarket
  • Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd
  • Ampthill Road Food & Wine
  • Argos Ltd
  • Avicenna Pharmacy
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • Mercure
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Addison Howard Centre
  • AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club
  • Bedford Rowing Club
  • Daleys Club
  • Gardeners Arms
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • AMA’S Palace (E&G Kitchen)
  • Bar & Bistro @ Wixams
  • Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
  • Bickles
  • Blue Ginger
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Aldi
  • Best Stop Convenience Store
  • Co-Op (Southern Co-Op Ltd).
  • Co-operative
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • A Burger Joint
  • Artis Food
  • Cinnamon
  • Desi Grill
  • Domino's Pizza
  • + 41 more