Postcode MK42 0FD is located in a rural town, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 0FD.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
In the MK42 0FD postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shortstown Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |