Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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

387

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 64% of tenure in MK42 0BY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0BY is a mixed residential area on Cardington Road, 0.8km from Fenlake in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK42 0BY is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 17.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00088445 (shared with 4 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 0BY. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.1%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.9%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 255,000

2 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

Crime around MK42 0BY is above average at 90 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 offences86
Shoplifting72
Anti-social behaviour67
Other theft23
Bicycle theft18

school Local Schools

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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils0.7 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils0.8 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils0.9 km
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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils1.0 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.2 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.5 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Cineworld0.7 km
  • Fitness First0.8 km
  • Cibi D'Italia1.0 km
  • Kidmans Chemist0.9 km
  • Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Kings Arms PH0.9 km
  • Bedford Rowing Club0.9 km
  • The Bull1.0 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • Gordon Arms0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Peng0.8 km
  • The Longholme0.5 km
  • 2likeus0.9 km
  • Papillon Coffee House & Beloved Brownies0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mercure1.0 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Lee's Takeaway0.9 km
  • Papa Gigi's0.9 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Wok Inn0.6 km
  • Artis Food0.2 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns0.9 km
  • Bedford0.9 km
  • Bedford Station1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Cardington0.1 km
  • Harding Close0.1 km
  • Collie Road0.1 km
  • Harding Close0.2 km
  • Tesco Cardington0.2 km