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.
CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARDINGTON ROAD, MK42 0DG.
510
39
£ 42,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King's Oak Primary School
Bedford Academy
Elstow School
Shackleton Primary School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barns Hotel (Donnington Valley Ltd)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bull0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: MK420DG · Data under Open Government Licence