Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

TURNPIKE GARDENS, MK42 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNPIKE GARDENS, MK42 0AJ.

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

510

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0AJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

MK42 0AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £325k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Turnpike Gardens, 0.7km from Eastcotts in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0AJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 6.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00088463 (shared with 11 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 0AJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.7%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 375,000

6 sales · Mean £ 373,333

Terraced

£ 295,000

7 sales · Mean £ 267,250

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

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

MK42 0AJ has low crime rates — 45 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 offences44
Vehicle crime18
Drugs17
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Elstow School

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils1.1 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils1.2 km
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Shortstown Primary School

Good469 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd0.4 km
  • W & H Peacock Auction Centre0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fully loaded Bedford Ltd0.7 km
  • Harrowden Fisheries0.8 km
  • Say Doughnuts0.2 km
  • Tasty Peri Peri0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Barnett Food & Wine0.6 km
  • H&D Local Store0.7 km
  • Meiklejohn Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Organic The Best1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns2.3 km
  • Bedford2.3 km
  • Bedford Station3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Turnpike0.1 km
  • The Turnpike0.1 km
  • Welbourne Gardens0.1 km
  • Welbourne Gardens0.2 km
  • The Turnpike0.2 km