Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK42 0BN — age 49, 42% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £604k. Property prices are trending up 44.8% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0BN is an active urban area on Cardington Road, 1.2km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (209 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £604k, up 44.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 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 0BN. 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

White / British81.3%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 602,000

1 sales · Mean £ 602,000

Detached

£ 605,000

2 sales · Mean £ 605,000

Flat

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

Crime rates near MK42 0BN are high at 209 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 offences294
Anti-social behaviour148
Shoplifting111
Public order86
Criminal damage and arson52

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.2 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.9 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.7 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Esso Southgate0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Homesense0.4 km
  • + 101 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Meltis Sports and Social Club1.0 km
  • Club Italia0.9 km
  • Club Polska0.9 km
  • Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.7 km
  • Lucky 110.9 km
  • + 35 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Kids World0.3 km
  • London Peri Peri Grill0.6 km
  • Flamme Rouge Cycles1.0 km
  • Woolpack Hub0.6 km
  • + 125 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Artis Food0.6 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Wraps To Go0.5 km
  • Zest Pizza0.6 km
  • + 49 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Grafton0.9 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.4 km
  • Victoria Guest House1.0 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.3 km
  • Mercure0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.7 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns0.4 km
  • Bedford0.5 km
  • Bedford Station1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Duckmill Lane0.0 km
  • Duckmill Lane0.1 km
  • St John's Street0.1 km
  • Bedford College0.2 km
  • Kingsway Link0.2 km