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.
FLINTHAM, MK42 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLINTHAM, MK42 0AN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK42 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Elstow School
Shortstown Primary School
Bedford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- JK Superstore Limited0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Best Stop Convenience Store0.7 km
- McColls0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK420AN · Data under Open Government Licence