MK42 0BE is an active urban area located 1.1km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK42 0BE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK42 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0BE.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK42 0BE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0BE. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK42 0BE is above average at 136 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bedford Free School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Priory 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 Romaneasca1.0 km
- Esso Southgate0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- + 97 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Meltis Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- After Hours0.8 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.8 km
- Lucky 111.0 km
- Gordon Arms0.9 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
122 nearby- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Kids World0.2 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.5 km
- Foodbreak0.8 km
- Herd0.8 km
- + 117 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Artis Food0.5 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Wraps To Go0.4 km
- Zest Pizza0.5 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- SAS Supermarket1.0 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.9 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.4 km
- Mercure0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- Embankment Hotel0.5 km
- The Grafton0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.4 km
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Street0.1 km
- St Johns Centre0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.1 km
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420BE · Data under Open Government Licence