MK42 0AQ is an active urban area on St Johns Street, 1.1km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are high (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS STREET, MK42 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, MK42 0AQ.
331
49
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK42 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0AQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK42 0AQ are high at 140 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
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Priory Primary School
Shackleton Primary School
Castle Newnham School
King's Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.6 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Carmangerie Romaneasca0.9 km
- Esso Southgate0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Meltis Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Arms PH0.2 km
- Pilgrims Progress0.7 km
- Barley Mow0.8 km
- Executive Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Costa Ltd0.4 km
- Kids World0.2 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.5 km
- Blue Monk Restaurant0.4 km
- Chicken & Spice0.7 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Artis Food0.6 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Wraps To Go0.5 km
- Zest Pizza0.5 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Liana International Market0.7 km
- Morrisons Service Station Shop0.8 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
- Essential Supermarket0.7 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.4 km
- Mercure0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Grafton0.8 km
- Embankment Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.3 km
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford Station1.1 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Street0.0 km
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.1 km
- Bedford College0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420AQ · Data under Open Government Licence