Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CAMBRIDGE ROAD, MK42 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE ROAD, MK42 0AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK42 0AW — age 46, 41% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK42 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Cambridge Road, 0.9km from Cardington in Cardington. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00088286 (shared with 25 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 0AW. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

MK42 0AW has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Shortstown Primary School

Good469 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Baxter Storey at Autoglass0.6 km
  • W & H Peacock Auction Centre0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Say Doughnuts0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Organic The Best0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford2.9 km
  • Bedford St Johns3.0 km
  • Bedford Station4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Priory Business Park0.3 km
  • St Martins Way0.3 km
  • St Martins Way0.3 km
  • Priory Business Park0.4 km
  • Priory Business Park0.5 km