Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

ALAMEIN AVENUE, MK42 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALAMEIN AVENUE, MK42 0DF.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: MK42 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

MK42 0DF has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

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

MK42 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alamein Avenue, 0.2km from Fenlake in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, MK42 0DF is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, up 3.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00088455 (shared with 3 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 0DF. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 223,000

4 sales · Mean £ 223,625

Semi-Detached

£ 231,500

2 sales · Mean £ 231,500

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

MK42 0DF has low crime rates — 37 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 offences64
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils0.5 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils0.9 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.1 km
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Elstow School

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Cineworld0.9 km
  • Fitness First0.9 km
  • Alem-Cash & Carry Ltd0.9 km
  • Avidlite0.8 km
  • Barnett Food & Wine0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
  • Bickles0.7 km
  • The Kiosk0.9 km
  • Club 2000 Bingo0.9 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool0.4 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fully loaded Bedford Ltd0.6 km
  • Harrowden Fisheries0.6 km
  • Wok Inn0.7 km
  • Artis Food0.9 km
  • Say Doughnuts0.7 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns1.5 km
  • Bedford1.6 km
  • Bedford Station2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Alamein Avenue0.2 km
  • Alamein Avenue0.2 km
  • Mareth Road0.2 km
  • Goodmayes Close0.2 km
  • Mareth Road0.2 km