Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK42 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MK42 0AR.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0AR 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates MK42 0AR — age 45, 26% ownership, 39% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

MK42 0AR is an active urban area located 1.2km 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.

Day-to-day life in MK42 0AR has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (243 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00088442 (shared with 13 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 0AR. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near MK42 0AR are high at 243 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.

Violence and sexual offences397
Anti-social behaviour205
Shoplifting139
Public order118
Criminal damage and arson76

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.2 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.7 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.0 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.0 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.1 km
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Livingstone Primary School

Good408 pupils1.2 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • O M Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Shaya Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Clinton Cards0.4 km
  • D P Clarke Family Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • Family Butcher0.8 km
  • + 106 more
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Lucky 110.7 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.7 km
  • Gordon Arms0.9 km
  • Six's0.5 km
  • Slug & Lettuce Bedford0.3 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

136 nearby
  • AMBER COMBO0.7 km
  • Dougal's Kitchen @ The Flowerpot0.7 km
  • East London Foundation Outreach0.9 km
  • Marmaris Grill Ltd0.8 km
  • Peri Peri & Pizza0.7 km
  • + 131 more
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Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • King Kebab V’Jay’s Indian0.8 km
  • New Delicacies of China0.9 km
  • Panshi0.8 km
  • Vision Nutrition0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.5 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Essential Supermarket0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Victoria Guest House0.8 km
  • The Grafton0.7 km
  • De’Parys1.0 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.4 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.1 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.5 km
  • Bedford Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Duckmill Lane0.1 km
  • Bedford College0.2 km
  • Duckmill Lane0.2 km
  • St Paul's Square0.2 km
  • St Paul's Square0.2 km