Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

FLINTHAM, MK42 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLINTHAM, MK42 0AN.

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Population

358

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

MK42 0AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Flintham, 0.4km from Shortstown in Shortstown. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, up 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00183501 (shared with 8 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 0AN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Terraced

£ 254,000

3 sales · Mean £ 258,666

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

MK42 0AN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft7
Public order5
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Elstow School

Good418 pupils0.7 km
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Shortstown Primary School

Good469 pupils0.8 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • JK Superstore Limited0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Best Stop Convenience Store0.7 km
  • McColls0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shortstown Food Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns2.8 km
  • Bedford3.2 km
  • Bedford Station3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blenheim Road0.3 km
  • Halifax Road0.4 km
  • Concorde Close0.4 km