COSFORD DRIVE, MK42 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

MK42 0DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cosford Drive, 0.6km from Harrowden in Shortstown. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0DQ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00183493 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.