MK42 0AA is an active urban area located 1.0km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Cauldwell ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK42 0AA offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00183486 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK42 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0AA.
355
36
£ 43,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK42 0AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
MK42 0AA has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0AA. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK42 0AA is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bedford Free School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Priory Primary School
King's Oak Primary School
St John's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.4 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Carmangerie Romaneasca0.8 km
- Esso Southgate0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Meltis Sports and Social Club0.7 km
- After Hours1.0 km
- Zinc Nightclub1.0 km
- Six's0.9 km
- Slug & Lettuce Bedford0.7 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Kids World0.1 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.4 km
- Herd1.0 km
- La Famiglia Bedford1.0 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Artis Food0.5 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
- Joyes Chicken0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Wraps To Go0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
- SAS Supermarket0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- M-C-N Store Limited1.0 km
- Lidl Food Stores1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.6 km
- Mercure0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- Embankment Hotel0.7 km
- The Grafton1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.2 km
- Bedford0.8 km
- Bedford Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- St Johns Centre0.1 km
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- Bedford St Johns Rail Station0.2 km
- Bedford St Johns Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420AA · Data under Open Government Licence