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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

MK420AE

Duckmill Crescent

MK420QG

London Road

MK420PQ

Telford Way

MK420QU

Willow Road

MK420EL

Christie Road

MK420NS

London Road

MK420NB

Leith Road

MK420NT

London Road

MK420LD

Eastcotts Road

MK420YL

Willow Road

MK420ZE

Kingsbrook

MK420WD

Voyce Way

MK420HY

Kirkman Close

MK420SF

Duchess Road

MK420EA

Coombs Close

MK420SG

Wildflower Way

MK420HS

Acacia Road

MK443SB

Meadow Lane

MK420HB

Fenlake Road Industrial Estate

MK420RA

St Helena Road

MK420JZ

Kingsbrook

MK420PY

London Road

MK420LJ

Cambridge Road Industrial Estate

MK403QF

Shaftesbury Avenue

MK420BE

Rays Close

MK420BZ

Cardington Road

MK443UP

Stannard Way

MK420SQ

Violet Close

MK420HG

Alburgh Close

MK429NF

The Sidings

MK420AX

Duck Mill Lane

MK420XY

Stanley Road

MK420RD

Tansy Close

MK420QN

Acorn Way

MK420LU

Dunham Close

MK420JH

Nash Road

MK420EH

Faldo Road

MK420JB

Moulton Avenue

MK420NG

Boteler Gardens

MK420PL

Grosvenor Street

MK443WH

Fraser Road

MK443SD

Summerhouse Hill

MK420AS

St Marys Street

MK420HD

Brampton Close

MK420AF

Duckmill Crescent

MK420LS

Lovell Road

MK420RE

Buttercup Close

MK420SA

Winchester Road

MK420NY

Kingfisher Close

MK420WA

Cottril Way

MK420HN

Hazelwood Road

MK420SP

Harrowden Road

MK420AG

Turnpike Gardens

MK420YG

Alder Close

MK420SJ

Harrowden Road

MK420NA

Barton Road

MK420DG

Cardington Road

MK420SL

Harrowden Road

MK420LF

St Martins Way

MK420AT

Merchants Court

MK420QD

Ivy Road

MK420DE

Alamein Avenue

MK420EX

Fenlake Road

MK420LR

Lovell Road

MK420JR

Harding Close

MK420QA

London Road

MK420LQ

Arkwright Road Industrial Estate

MK420RT

Harrowden Road

MK420RP

Hereford Road

MK420DT

Barford Avenue

MK420NH

Bamford Road

MK420JA

Paradine Road

MK420RN

Bluebell Close

MK420SN

Wildflower Way

MK429NJ

Redwood Grove

MK420RF

Lily Close

MK420EB

Kilpin Close

MK420PT

London Road

MK420QQ

Dents Road

MK420PG

London Road

MK420EP

Christie Road

MK420HH

Oak Road

MK443JW

Stannard Way

MK420HP

Cedar Road

MK443BF

Fraser Road

MK420BY

Cardington Road

MK429NN

Redwood Grove

MK420DU

Barford Avenue

MK420YJ

Alpine View

MK420NE

Bamford Road

MK420BP

Solomon Close

MK420AJ

Turnpike Gardens

MK420PB

London Road

MK420HF

Alburgh Close

MK420PX

London Road

MK420BT

Cardington Road

MK420BX

Rays Close

MK420SB

Winchester Road

MK420HT

Acacia Road

MK420PR

London Road

Data Sources

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