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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
7/10
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
41.56(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.34(+111%)
Shoplifting
15.63(+120%)
Vehicle crime
11.51(+153%)
Public order
11.04(+112%)
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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £480,000.

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
Detached6£417,500
Flats11£139,000
Semi-Detached19£285,000
Terraced21£255,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsbrook

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

All postcodes in Kingsbrook

MK420XE

London Road

MK420BU

Kingsbrook

MK420HS

Acacia Road

MK420LD

Eastcotts Road

MK420QP

Dents Road

MK420QS

Willow Road

MK420BZ

Cardington Road

MK429NQ

Redwood Grove

MK420HB

Fenlake Road Industrial Estate

MK420SF

Duchess Road

MK429JL

Redwood Grove

MK420DL

St John's Street

MK420EB

Kilpin Close

MK420PQ

Telford Way

MK420RF

Lily Close

MK420ST

London Road

MK420DH

St Johns Street

MK420HD

Brampton Close

MK443JW

Stannard Way

MK420BN

Cardington Road

MK420HY

Kirkman Close

MK420HZ

Mark Rutherford Road

MK420JB

Moulton Avenue

MK420EA

Coombs Close

MK420NT

London Road

MK420QF

London Road

MK420QN

Acorn Way

MK429NN

Redwood Grove

MK420QH

Kathie Road

MK443WG

Fraser Road

MK420WD

Voyce Way

MK420BJ

Cardington Road

MK420EL

Christie Road

MK420RP

Hereford Road

MK443SD

Summerhouse Hill

MK420HF

Alburgh Close

MK420NG

Boteler Gardens

MK420RA

St Helena Road

MK420SD

Herbrand Road

MK420SJ

Harrowden Road

MK420YQ

Alpine View

MK420ER

Fenlake Road

MK420HR

Cedar Road

MK420JU

Eastcotts Road

MK420XY

Stanley Road

MK443SA

St Martins Way

MK420DE

Alamein Avenue

MK420PX

London Road

MK420EH

Faldo Road

MK420ES

Fenlake Road

MK420HH

Oak Road

MK420JP

Carter Close

MK420LF

St Martins Way

MK420RT

Harrowden Road

MK420AJ

Turnpike Gardens

MK420NN

Arkwright Road

MK420PR

London Road

MK420PZ

London Road

MK420ND

Collins Place

MK420QG

London Road

MK420DG

Cardington Road

MK420LH

Cambridge Road

MK420AX

Duck Mill Lane

MK420PL

Grosvenor Street

MK420RL

Cardington Road

MK443UP

Stannard Way

MK420DJ

St John's Street

MK420HL

Canvin Way

MK420AY

Duckmill Crescent

MK420EP

Christie Road

MK420FG

Foxglove Way

MK420WA

Cottril Way

MK443RZ

Bedford Road

MK420HG

Alburgh Close

MK420LX

Goodmayes Close

MK420RW

Wildflower Way

MK420SH

Duchess Road

MK429NJ

Redwood Grove

MK420BG

Cardington Road

MK420DB

Mareth Road

MK420JZ

Kingsbrook

MK420RG

Meadowsweet Drive

MK420SS

Marigold Way

MK420AF

Duckmill Crescent

MK420AT

Merchants Court

MK420BS

Chethams

MK420PT

London Road

MK420QU

Willow Road

MK420RZ

Winchester Road

MK420DU

Barford Avenue

MK420AR

St Marys Street

MK420DT

Barford Avenue

MK420LW

Cambridge Road Industrial Estate

MK420RE

Buttercup Close

MK420DZ

Hockliffe Road

MK420PG

London Road

MK420BX

Rays Close

MK420PB

London Road

MK420HX

Acacia Road

MK420ET

Fenlake Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.