Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CRANWELL CIRCLE, MK42 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANWELL CIRCLE, MK42 0DR.

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

324

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK42 0DR — age 46, 41% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

MK42 0DR is a safe, established residential area on Cranwell Circle, 0.6km from Cardington in Cardington. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, MK42 0DR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00088286 (shared with 25 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 0DR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

17 sales · Mean £ 473,529

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

6 sales · Mean £ 320,416

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

MK42 0DR has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Vehicle crime13
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Shortstown Primary School

Good469 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • W & H Peacock Auction Centre1.0 km
  • Shake Rattle N roll0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • JK Superstore Limited0.9 km
  • Organic The Best0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • McColls0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shortstown Food Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns3.6 km
  • Bedford3.7 km
  • Bedford Station4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Potter Meadows0.4 km
  • Mason Road0.4 km
  • Potter Meadows0.4 km