About MK42 9HA
MK42 9HA scores 48/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Cauldwell Bedford about 5 minutes' walk away. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, MK42 9HA is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 4,869 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 high (IMD housing decile 4/10).
There are 43 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 26 rated Good. The nearest school is Peter Pan Nursery School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 42 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 17 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 27 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE, about 3 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is BEDFORD HOSPITAL, about 3 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 2 minutes' walk away.
The nearest rail stations are Bedford St Johns Rail Station (Train, about 6 minutes' walk away). There are also 24 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 55 dB Lden).
There are 23 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.5 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Park (0.14 ha), about 4 minutes' walk away.
There are 27 supermarkets in the wider area, including Aldi, Morrisons, Spar, Farmfoods and others. The nearest is Aldi Cauldwell Bedford, about 5 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 14 minutes' walk 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 9HA on NestScope.