MK42 0BX is an active urban area located 1.3km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.
This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are high (145 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00088442 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK42 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0BX.
227
45
£ 42,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: MK42 0BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
MK42 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BX. The average age is 44.9. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near MK42 0BX are high at 145 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
Castle Newnham School
Priory Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
King's Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.8 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Esso Southgate0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- Homesense0.3 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
125 nearby- Costa Ltd0.3 km
- Kids World0.4 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.5 km
- Woolpack Hub0.8 km
- Vanilla Tree0.7 km
- + 120 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Artis Food0.4 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Wraps To Go0.4 km
- Zest Pizza0.5 km
- + 46 more
Pub, NightClub
36 nearby- Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.9 km
- Lucky 110.9 km
- The Bedford Club Restaurant1.0 km
- Devonshire Arms0.9 km
- Gordon Arms0.7 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Essential Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Liana International Market0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Embankment Hotel0.3 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.4 km
- Mercure0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford0.4 km
- Bedford St Johns0.6 km
- Bedford Station1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.2 km
- Bedford Girls School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420BX · Data under Open Government Licence