CARMICHAEL DRIVE, MK42 0AD House Prices & Local Information

MK42 0AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Carmichael Drive, 0.5km from Harrowden in Shortstown. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0AD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00183491 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.