Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK42 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0AL.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0AL 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK42 0AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

MK42 0AL is an active urban area located 1.2km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00088442 (shared with 13 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 0AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near MK42 0AL are high at 200 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 offences319
Anti-social behaviour161
Shoplifting92
Public order87
Criminal damage and arson59

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.2 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.1 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Wellington Arms PH1.0 km
  • Club Italia0.8 km
  • Club Polska0.9 km
  • West Indian Cultural & Social Society1.0 km
  • Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.7 km
  • + 37 more
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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.7 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Esso Southgate0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Homesense0.5 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.5 km
  • Kids World0.3 km
  • London Peri Peri Grill0.7 km
  • Flamme Rouge Cycles0.9 km
  • Woolpack Hub0.6 km
  • + 126 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • Artis Food0.6 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Wraps To Go0.6 km
  • Zest Pizza0.7 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Grafton0.8 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.4 km
  • Victoria Guest House0.9 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.2 km
  • Mercure0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.7 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.5 km
  • Bedford Station1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Duckmill Lane0.1 km
  • Duckmill Lane0.1 km
  • St John's Street0.2 km
  • Bedford College0.2 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.2 km