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About

Kingsbrook is a newly developed residential area on the eastern side of Bedford, situated between the River Great Ouse and the A421. The neighbourhood is characterised by modern housing, including a mix of private and affordable homes, with a focus on sustainable design and green infrastructure. Its layout incorporates numerous parks, community orchards, and landscaped areas intended for recreation and wildlife.

A specific feature is the network of sustainable drainage ponds and wetland areas integrated throughout the estate, which manage rainwater and provide natural habitats. The development includes a local centre with a primary school and community facilities, designed to serve the growing population. Its location offers direct access to riverside footpaths and the wider countryside, while being a short drive from Bedford's town centre.

Area overview

On average Kingsbrook has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingsbrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsbrook is home to around 10,684 people, with a population density of about 2,528.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsbrook Population
10,684
Population density
2,528.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.74(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.08(+117%)
Shoplifting
15.54(+127%)
Public order
11.04(+116%)
Vehicle crime
10.76(+145%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,155
48.26%
Other White
1,815
16.99%
Bangladeshi
715
6.69%
Indian
574
5.37%
African
478
4.47%
Total population: 10,682

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,175
26.11%
No qualifications
1,958
23.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,162
13.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,127
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,081
12.98%
Total 16+ residents: 8,330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,080
25.1%
Other social rented
1,053
24.47%
Owns outright
895
20.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
869
20.2%
Social rents from council
254
5.9%
Total households: 4,303

Property prices in Kingsbrook

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsbrook in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£138,500
Terraced29£274,912
Detached7£425,000
Semi-Detached24£280,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.

All postcodes in Kingsbrook

MK429NQ

Redwood Grove

MK420QJ

Kathie Road

MK420DS

Barford Avenue

MK443DN

Bedford Road

MK443WG

Fraser Road

MK420RZ

Winchester Road

MK420WB

Cottril Way

MK429LE

Elstow Road

MK420LT

Lovell Road

MK420LW

Cambridge Road Industrial Estate

MK420RL

Cardington Road

MK420RU

Harrowden Road

MK420LY

Reddall Close

MK420NX

London Road

MK420QE

London Road

MK420RR

Harrowden Lane

MK420BJ

Cardington Road

MK420RX

Harrowden Road

MK420ES

Fenlake Road

MK443US

Kingsbrook

MK429TS

Mile Road

MK420SS

Marigold Way

MK420RG

Meadowsweet Drive

MK420GQ

Bamford Road

MK420SU

Brancaster Close

MK420QH

Kathie Road

MK420AZ

Leiston Close

MK420RS

Harrowden Road

MK420DL

St John's Street

MK420BH

Kingsbrook Road

MK420NQ

Welbourne Gardens

MK420ST

London Road

MK420DH

St Johns Street

MK420ER

Fenlake Road

MK420LP

Lovell Road

MK420EJ

Gifford Road

MK420JF

Moulton Avenue

MK420NN

Arkwright Road

MK429LA

Elstow Road

MK420HW

Hazelwood Road

MK443DT

Stannard Way

MK420DJ

St Johns Street

MK420DZ

Hockliffe Road

MK420ET

Fenlake Road

MK420EU

Fenlake Road

MK420SD

Herbrand Road

MK429NW

Redwood Grove

MK420DB

Mareth Road

MK420SR

Sundew Close

MK420HL

Canvin Way

MK420DF

Alamein Avenue

MK420NF

Bamford Road

MK420JJ

Collie Road

MK420JD

Moulton Avenue

MK420SH

Duchess Road

MK420LH

Cambridge Road

MK420AL

Duck Mill Lane

MK420HX

Acacia Road

MK420QR

Brook Street

MK443WJ

Fraser Road

MK443RZ

Bedford Road

MK420PS

London Road

MK420AR

St Marys Street

MK420HZ

Mark Rutherford Road

MK429JL

Redwood Grove

MK420HQ

Alburgh Close

MK429NE

The Sidings

MK420JU

Eastcotts Road

MK420LE

Arkwright Road

MK420BG

Cardington Road

MK420HA

Fenlake Road

MK420RW

Wildflower Way

MK420RY

Worcester Road

MK420HR

Cedar Road

MK420PJ

Elstow Road

MK420ND

Collins Place

MK420NW

London Road

MK420HJ

Oak Road

MK420LN

St Martins Court

MK420RQ

Marigold Way

MK443SA

St Martins Way

MK420HE

Alburgh Close

MK420AU

St Marys Street

MK420BS

Chethams

MK420PZ

London Road

MK420AQ

St Johns Street

MK420SE

Duchess Road

MK443JZ

Stannard Way

MK420NJ

Royle Gardens

MK420QP

Dents Road

MK420DY

Hockliffe Road

MK420JL

Collie Road

MK429GP

Abbey Fields

MK420QT

Myrtle Road

MK420DX

Nicholls Road

MK420AY

Duckmill Crescent

MK420FG

Foxglove Way

MK420JP

Carter Close

MK420DA

Cardington Road

MK420DD

Mareth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.