MK42 0DL is an active urban area located 1.0km 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MK42 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0DL.
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 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK42 0DL is above average at 112 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
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Priory Primary School
King's Oak Primary School
St John's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Fusion '0'0.6 km
- Grape Tree0.6 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- Goldharts Chemist0.9 km
- Montego’s0.7 km
- + 94 more
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Astons0.6 km
- After Hours0.9 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.9 km
- Auction Room Ltd0.7 km
- Bedford Rowing Club0.3 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
114 nearby- Albero Lounge0.5 km
- Cocos0.5 km
- FatCap Smokehouse0.5 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- Mitchell's Table0.4 km
- + 109 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Bedford Fruit and Vegetable Ltd0.8 km
- SAS Supermarket0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.7 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Bala Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Pharaohs Gold Chocolates0.9 km
- Roosters0.9 km
- Jemz Caribbean Take Away0.8 km
- London Sweet Centre0.9 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Embankment Hotel0.6 km
- The Grafton0.9 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.2 km
- Bedford0.7 km
- Bedford Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
- St John's Street0.1 km
- St Johns Centre0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420DL · Data under Open Government Licence