About MK42 9GP
MK42 9GP scores 52/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and green space — with ACHE SHORTSTOWN BEDS 0.8 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, MK42 9GP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,837 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 22 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 12 rated Good. The nearest school is Bedford Academy (Ofsted: Good), about 6 minutes' walk away.
There were 10 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 7 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 1 dental practice in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ACHE SHORTSTOWN BEDS, 0.8 mi away. The nearest hospital is BEDFORD HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is about 8 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near MK42 9GP. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 12 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 13 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 33.8 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (16 ha), about 3 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (0.8 mi away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 21 supermarkets in the wider area, including Morrisons, Tesco, Asda, Spar and others. The nearest is Morrisons Daily Shortstown North Drive, 0.7 mi away. A public library is 1.7 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore MK42 9GP on NestScope.