MK42 0AH is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Johns Street, 1.0km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Cauldwell ward and the Bedford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, MK42 0AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00183485 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS STREET, MK42 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, MK42 0AH.
365
33
£ 43,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in MK42 0AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0AH. The average age is 32.9. 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 0AH are high at 164 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
Priory Primary School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Cauldwell School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
Castle Newnham School
St John's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.6 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- Carmangerie Romaneasca1.0 km
- Esso Southgate0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Meltis Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Arms PH0.1 km
- Pilgrims Progress0.6 km
- Auction Room Ltd0.6 km
- Bedford Borough Bowling Club Bar0.9 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Costa Ltd0.5 km
- Kids World0.2 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.6 km
- Blue Monk Restaurant0.4 km
- Chicken & Spice0.6 km
- + 124 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Artis Food0.7 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- Wraps To Go0.6 km
- Zest Pizza0.6 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.7 km
- Essential Supermarket0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- The Grafton0.8 km
- Embankment Hotel0.5 km
- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.3 km
- Mercure0.2 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.3 km
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford Station1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bedford College0.1 km
- St John's Street0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.1 km
- Duckmill Lane0.1 km
- Kingsway Link0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420AH · Data under Open Government Licence