HEADLEY MEADOW, MK42 0DP House Prices & Local Information

MK42 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Headley Meadow, 0.5km from Harrowden in Shortstown. Administratively it sits within Eastcotts ward and the North East Bedfordshire constituency.

For families considering a move, MK42 0DP represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bedford. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £193k.

Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00183493 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.