Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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

379

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Avg Age

37

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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: MK42 0BT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. MK42 0BT spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £419k.

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

MK42 0BT is an active urban area on Cardington Road, 1.3km 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £419k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00088444 (shared with 10 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 0BT. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

6 sales · Mean £ 382,666

Detached

£ 384,500

2 sales · Mean £ 384,500

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

Crime around MK42 0BT is above average at 114 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.

Violence and sexual offences128
Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour90
Public order42
Vehicle crime32

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.5 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils0.9 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.9 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.2 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Esso Southgate0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Homesense0.2 km
  • + 87 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Meltis Sports and Social Club1.0 km
  • After Hours0.8 km
  • Zinc Nightclub0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • Gordon Arms0.7 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

111 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.2 km
  • Kids World0.4 km
  • London Peri Peri Grill0.4 km
  • Foodbreak0.9 km
  • Herd0.8 km
  • + 106 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Artis Food0.3 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Pizza Hut0.4 km
  • Wraps To Go0.3 km
  • Zest Pizza0.4 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Liana International Market0.9 km
  • Morrisons Service Station Shop1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • Mercure0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Girls School0.0 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.0 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.1 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.1 km
  • St Johns Centre0.1 km