Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK42 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0BF.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK42 0BF's 54% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 22.7% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Fenlake in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 22.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00088456 (shared with 15 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 0BF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Semi-Detached

£ 301,250

4 sales · Mean £ 310,625

Flat

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

MK42 0BF has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime13
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils0.2 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils0.5 km
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Elstow School

Good418 pupils0.8 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mile Road Club0.9 km
  • The Bull0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bickles0.4 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool0.6 km
  • Lagos Lounge0.6 km
  • London Peri Peri Grill1.0 km
  • Mile Road Cafe0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fully loaded Bedford Ltd0.3 km
  • Harrowden Fisheries0.4 km
  • Wok Inn0.6 km
  • Artis Food1.0 km
  • Golden Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Best Stop Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd0.6 km
  • Avidlite0.4 km
  • Barnett Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • Esso Southgate0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns1.5 km
  • Bedford1.7 km
  • Bedford Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Catholic Church0.3 km
  • Oak Road0.3 km
  • Catholic Church0.3 km
  • Alamein Avenue0.3 km
  • Oak Road0.4 km