Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

TURNPIKE GARDENS, MK42 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNPIKE GARDENS, MK42 0AG.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK42 0AG is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £425k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK42 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Turnpike Gardens, 0.6km from Fenlake in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0AG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00088463 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0AG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 406,500

4 sales · Mean £ 384,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK42 0AG has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime19
Drugs17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils1.0 km
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Elstow School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils1.1 km
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Shortstown Primary School

Good469 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bickles1.0 km
  • Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd0.4 km
  • W & H Peacock Auction Centre0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fully loaded Bedford Ltd0.6 km
  • Harrowden Fisheries0.7 km
  • Say Doughnuts0.2 km
  • Tasty Peri Peri0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Barnett Food & Wine0.6 km
  • H&D Local Store0.6 km
  • Meiklejohn Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns2.2 km
  • Bedford2.3 km
  • Bedford Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Welbourne Gardens0.1 km
  • Welbourne Gardens0.1 km
  • The Turnpike0.2 km
  • The Turnpike0.2 km
  • The Turnpike0.2 km