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.
MK42 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0AL.
227
45
£ 42,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bedford Free School
Priory Primary School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Castle Newnham School
Shackleton Primary School
Livingstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: MK420AL · Data under Open Government Licence