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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

MK420NJ

Royle Gardens

MK420SP

Harrowden Road

MK420ZE

Kingsbrook

MK420HW

Hazelwood Road

MK420HN

Hazelwood Road

MK420LS

Lovell Road

MK420NY

Kingfisher Close

MK420YG

Alder Close

MK420EU

Fenlake Road

MK420RX

Harrowden Road

MK443DN

Bedford Road

MK420DA

Cardington Road

MK420JJ

Collie Road

MK420NA

Barton Road

MK420AE

Duckmill Crescent

MK443JZ

Stannard Way

MK420BE

Rays Close

MK420HP

Cedar Road

MK420LJ

Cambridge Road Industrial Estate

MK420PS

London Road

MK420QE

London Road

MK420QR

Brook Street

MK420RU

Harrowden Road

MK443DT

Stannard Way

MK443WH

Fraser Road

MK420RQ

Marigold Way

MK429GP

Abbey Fields

MK420JA

Paradine Road

MK420JR

Harding Close

MK429NE

The Sidings

MK420AU

St Marys Street

MK420AZ

Leiston Close

MK420GQ

Bamford Road

MK420LT

Lovell Road

MK429LE

Elstow Road

MK420DX

Nicholls Road

MK420RY

Worcester Road

MK420AQ

St Johns Street

MK420NE

Bamford Road

MK420YJ

Alpine View

MK420SG

Wildflower Way

MK420WE

Voyce Way

MK443WJ

Fraser Road

MK420NQ

Welbourne Gardens

MK420QQ

Dents Road

MK429TS

Mile Road

MK420AG

Turnpike Gardens

MK420NB

Leith Road

MK420SR

Sundew Close

MK443SG

Stannard Way

MK420BT

Cardington Road

MK420LE

Arkwright Road

MK420QD

Ivy Road

MK420QT

Myrtle Road

MK420DY

Hockliffe Road

MK420JD

Moulton Avenue

MK420JF

Moulton Avenue

MK420RD

Tansy Close

MK420HE

Alburgh Close

MK420LR

Lovell Road

MK420AS

St Marys Street

MK429NW

Redwood Grove

MK420JH

Nash Road

MK420LN

St Martins Court

MK420HJ

Oak Road

MK420WB

Cottril Way

MK429LA

Elstow Road

MK420DS

Barford Avenue

MK420JL

Collie Road

MK420LU

Dunham Close

MK420PP

Vulcan Street

MK443US

Kingsbrook

MK420BY

Cardington Road

MK420HA

Fenlake Road

MK420HT

Acacia Road

MK443LW

Cambridge Road

MK420HQ

Alburgh Close

MK420LY

Reddall Close

MK420QJ

Kathie Road

MK420RR

Harrowden Lane

MK420SE

Duchess Road

MK420SU

Brancaster Close

MK443SB

Meadow Lane

MK403QF

Shaftesbury Avenue

MK420BP

Solomon Close

MK420DD

Mareth Road

MK420NH

Bamford Road

MK420QA

London Road

MK420SB

Winchester Road

MK420LP

Lovell Road

MK420RS

Harrowden Road

MK420SA

Winchester Road

MK420YL

Willow Road

MK420NX

London Road

MK420PY

London Road

MK420SN

Wildflower Way

MK420NS

London Road

MK420SL

Harrowden Road

MK420AL

Duck Mill Lane

MK420ED

Faldo Road

Data Sources

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