MK42 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Evans Croft, 0.3km from Shortstown in Shortstown. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in MK42, MK42 0AP offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 15.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00183501 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EVANS CROFT, MK42 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVANS CROFT, MK42 0AP.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK42 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
MK42 0AP 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 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0AP. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
11 sales · Mean £ 275,272
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
10 sales · Mean £ 284,650
Detached
£ 324,000
2 sales · Mean £ 324,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
MK42 0AP has low crime rates — 18 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
Shortstown Primary School
Elstow School
Bedford Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- JK Superstore Limited0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Best Stop Convenience Store0.8 km
- McColls0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Shortstown Food Bar0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns2.8 km
- Bedford3.3 km
- Bedford Station4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Blenheim Road0.2 km
- Halifax Road0.4 km
- Concorde Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420AP · Data under Open Government Licence