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Kingsbrook

England / East of England / Bedford / Kingsbrook

About

Kingsbrook is a residential area located in the northern part of Bedford, near the A421 and Manton Lane. The area is known for its mix of housing, including modern developments and older properties, catering to a range of budgets and lifestyles. It is close to local amenities such as supermarkets, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and commuters.

The area benefits from good transport links, with easy access to Bedford town centre and nearby road networks. Open spaces like Mowsbury Park provide recreational opportunities, while the nearby Bedford Hospital adds convenience for healthcare needs. Kingsbrook offers a balance of suburban living with proximity to urban facilities.

Area overview

On average Kingsbrook has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 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 of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingsbrook: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,500 up to £496,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£410,000
Flats12£144,500
Semi-Detached29£275,000
Terraced20£267,500

10 years price trend in Kingsbrook

All postcodes in Kingsbrook

MK420NF

Bamford Road

MK420NS

London Road

MK420RN

Bluebell Close

MK420SL

Harrowden Road

MK443BF

Fraser Road

MK420NW

Elstow Road

MK420BH

Kingsbrook Road

MK420DF

Alamein Avenue

MK420EJ

Fenlake Road

MK420PJ

Elstow Road

MK420SQ

Violet Close

MK429NF

Elstow Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.