Postcode Analysis Bedford, East of England

CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0DG.

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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 0DG 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
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. MK42 0DG's 61% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

home £155,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

MK42 0DG is a safe, established residential area on Cardington Road, 0.3km from Fenlake in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0DG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DG 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 0DG. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 132,500

11 sales · Mean £ 143,000

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

MK42 0DG has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour13
Drugs13
Other theft10
Public order7

school Local Schools

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King's Oak Primary School

Good702 pupils0.7 km
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Bedford Academy

Good1264 pupils1.1 km
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Elstow School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Shackleton Primary School

Good467 pupils1.4 km
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Cherry Trees Nursery School

Outstanding151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bickles0.9 km
  • Eurest Catering at Fuji Film UK Ltd0.7 km
  • W & H Peacock Auction Centre0.9 km
  • The Kiosk1.0 km
  • Club 2000 Bingo0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fully loaded Bedford Ltd0.6 km
  • Harrowden Fisheries0.7 km
  • Say Doughnuts0.4 km
  • Tasty Peri Peri0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Avidlite1.0 km
  • Barnett Food & Wine0.1 km
  • H&D Local Store0.2 km
  • Meiklejohn Pharmacy Ltd0.6 km
  • Nisa0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bull0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bedford St Johns1.8 km
  • Bedford1.8 km
  • Bedford Station2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fenlake Anchor0.0 km
  • The Fenlake Anchor0.1 km
  • Goodmayes Close0.1 km
  • Goodmayes Close0.1 km
  • Brampton Close0.1 km