Lynton Grove is in Bedford and in North Bedfordshire district. MK42 9RR 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 Lynton Grove, Bedford, MK42 9RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: MK42 9QJ, MK42 9RQ, MK42 9QA, MK42 9YX, MK42 9ZA, MK42 9QG, MK42 9QL, MK42 9AJ, MK42 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK42 9RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.7% | 34.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 50.5% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 43% | 42.8% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22% | 24.5% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 24.7% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 2.8% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 38.1% | 27.5% | -10.6% | 3.1% | 24.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 48.2% | 46.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 65.6% | 64.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 64.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24.7% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 3.4% | -23.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 12.8% | 0.6% | 12.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Grove was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynton Grove has the 30th lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 201st highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Lynton Grove, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-05-30 | £305,095 |
| 25 Lynton Grove, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2022-11-17 | £333,847 |
| 11 Lynton Grove, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-24 | £365,993 |
| 35 Lynton Grove, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-27 | £292,297 |
| 6 Lynton Grove, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-04-25 | £197,309 |
MK42 9RR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southway Nursery School Ampthill Road , MK42 9HE | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drake Lower School Edward Road , MK42 9DR | - not rated | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bunyan School Mile Road , MK42 9TR | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Middle School Mowbray Road , MK42 9XA | - not rated | 931 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Daubeney Middle School Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbrook Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowden Middle School Oak Road , MK42 0HH | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Jubilee Middle School Acacia Road , MK42 0HU | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Education Centre Raleigh and Southway Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Coffee Shop (Kings Arms Trust) | Kings House, 245 Ampthill Road | 299 yd | |
| Red Lion (Sizzling Pub Co) | The Red Lion, High Street | 338 yd | |
| St Helena | St Helena, High Street | 338 yd | |
| The Cottage | 206 High Street | 510 yd | |
| DVCC Recovery Bar | Millfield House, Miller Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltis Sports and Social Club | Meltis Sports And Social Club, Miller Road | 753 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | The Gardeners Arms, 12 Sandhurst Road | 819 yd | |
| T Bar | The Keep, Bedford Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Grill | Unit 1, 124 Ampthill Road | 464 yd | |
| Pizzeria Chirico | 26-28 Mabel Road | 626 yd | |
| Joyes Chicken | 33 Elstow Road | 633 yd | |
| London Sweet Centre | London Sweet Centre, 86 Ampthill Road | 636 yd | |
| Jemz Caribbean Take Away | 76 Ampthill Road | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Westville Road | 545 yd | |
| SAS Supermarket | Unit 2, 82 Ampthill Road | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Beauvais Square | 771 yd | |
| Morrisons Service Station Shop | Morrisons, Ampthill Road | 874 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Ampthill Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meltis Sports And Social Club MILLER COURT | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Southfield Tennis Courts LAUREL WALK | tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Abbey Middle School (Closed) Mowbray Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Elstow Playing Field WILSTEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.