Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

MK42 0BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BU 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

MK42 0BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0BU is an active urban area located 1.3km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

Day-to-day life in MK42 0BU 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 (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BU 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 0BU. 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 0BU are high at 163 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 offences243
Anti-social behaviour130
Shoplifting94
Public order72
Criminal damage and arson43

school Local Schools

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Bedford Free School

Outstanding499 pupils0.4 km
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Priory Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Newnham School

Outstanding664 pupils1.0 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.0 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Cauldwell School

Good410 pupils1.1 km
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Peter Pan Nursery School

Outstanding110 pupils1.1 km
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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.8 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Esso Southgate0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Homesense0.4 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Costa Ltd0.4 km
  • Kids World0.4 km
  • London Peri Peri Grill0.6 km
  • Woolpack Hub0.8 km
  • Vanilla Tree0.6 km
  • + 121 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Artis Food0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pizza Hut0.6 km
  • Wraps To Go0.5 km
  • Zest Pizza0.6 km
  • + 48 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Grafton1.0 km
  • Embankment Hotel0.3 km
  • Victoria Guest House1.0 km
  • Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.3 km
  • Mercure0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Club Italia1.0 km
  • Greyfriars Snooker Centre0.8 km
  • Lucky 110.9 km
  • The Bedford Club Restaurant0.9 km
  • Devonshire Arms0.9 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Essential Supermarket0.8 km
  • M-C-N Store Limited1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford0.4 km
  • Bedford St Johns0.5 km
  • Bedford Station1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bedford Girls School0.1 km
  • Duckmill Lane0.1 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.2 km
  • Duckmill Lane0.2 km
  • Bedford Girls School0.2 km