Side-by-side comparison of MK40 Bedford and MK42 Bedford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
MK42 is the more affordable option at £307,750 median vs £340,000 in MK40. MK40 has lower recorded crime (6,398 vs 7,468 offences over 13 months). MK42 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | MK40 Bedford | MK42 Bedford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £340,000 | £307,750 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,472 | £2,472 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,398 | 7,468 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 52.7 | 76.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.7 | 97.7 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 73.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.