Haynes Road is in Bedford and in Bedford district. MK42 9PE is located in the Cauldwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bedford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Haynes Road, Bedford, MK42 9PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 9FS, MK42 9NY, MK42 9NU, MK42 9PG, MK42 9NX, MK42 9JH, MK42 9LP, MK42 9LX, MK42 9FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding MK42 9PE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 54.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around MK42 9PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 50.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 31.8% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 45% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 35.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 21.2% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 24.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 13.8% | 2.1% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 10.6% | 10.3% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 55.4% | 55.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 61% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 61% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 20.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 10.1% | -4.5% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 60.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 21.9% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 5.4% | -13.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haynes Road was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haynes Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 98th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Haynes Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 1999-12-20 | £541,581 |
MK42 9PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in MK42 9PE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Primary School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | 2out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elstow School Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow MK42 9GP | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | 3out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Sweets & Snacks | 70 Elstow Road | 103 yd | |
| DVCC Recovery Bar | Millfield House, Miller Road | 149 yd | |
| Joyes Boba Bedford Bubble Tea | 35A Elstow Road | 151 yd | |
| Greek Bites | 2 Althorpe Street | 428 yd | |
| The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger | 36 Ampthill Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltis Sports and Social Club | Meltis Sports And Social Club, Miller Road | 50 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | The Gardeners Arms, 12 Sandhurst Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyes Chicken | 33 Elstow Road | 208 yd | |
| Pizzeria Chirico | 26-28 Mabel Road | 251 yd | |
| Jemz Caribbean Take Away | 76 Ampthill Road | 399 yd | |
| London Sweet Centre | London Sweet Centre, 86 Ampthill Road | 409 yd | |
| S&D Fish 'n' Chips | 34 Ampthill Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAS Supermarket | Unit 2, 82 Ampthill Road | 399 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station Shop | Morrisons, Ampthill Road | 477 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Ampthill Road | 477 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, Westville Road | 521 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, 4-6 Kingsway | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meltis Sports And Social Club MILLER COURT | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| The Gym (Bedford) London Road | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Bedford Free School CAULDWELL HOUSE CAULDWELL HOUSE CAULDWELL STREET | 1,000 yd | |
| Harrowden Middle School (Closed) Oak Road | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
| Bedford Girls School CARDINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.