MK42 0BJ is an active urban area on Cardington Road, 1.2km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK42 0BJ 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 high (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BJ.
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 0BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0BJ. 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
Terraced
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Detached
£ 535,000
2 sales · Mean £ 535,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK42 0BJ are high at 191 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
Priory Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
Castle Newnham School
Livingstone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Wellington Arms PH1.0 km
- Club Italia0.8 km
- Club Polska0.9 km
- West Indian Cultural & Social Society1.0 km
- Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.6 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Esso Southgate0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Homesense0.5 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Kids World0.3 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.6 km
- Flamme Rouge Cycles0.9 km
- Woolpack Hub0.6 km
- + 126 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Artis Food0.6 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Wraps To Go0.6 km
- Zest Pizza0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Grafton0.8 km
- Embankment Hotel0.4 km
- Victoria Guest House0.9 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.2 km
- Mercure0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Essential Supermarket0.7 km
- M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.5 km
- Bedford0.5 km
- Bedford Station1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Duckmill Lane0.0 km
- Duckmill Lane0.0 km
- St John's Street0.1 km
- Bedford College0.1 km
- Kingsway Link0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420BJ · Data under Open Government Licence