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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, roughly 1.2× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 27% 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 2 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

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £325K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£432,500£336
Semi-Detached21£290,000£328
Terraced25£276,000£333
Flats8£143,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£117,500£200,000£207,500
2017£300,000£130,000£218,000£205,000
2018£286,000£129,000£225,750£210,000
2019£300,000£122,500£227,000£205,000
2020£305,000£126,000£221,000£212,000
2021£367,500£129,000£257,500£218,000
2022£400,000£136,500£280,000£265,000
2023£390,000£130,000£265,000£260,000
2024£345,000£150,000£282,250£265,000
2025£417,500£148,000£274,500£275,500
2026£432,500£317,500£242,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£232£238£256
2017£278£245£245£263
2018£282£265£254£261
2019£285£243£268£270
2020£270£240£271£265
2021£317£255£283£300
2022£379£269£343£342
2023£355£277£308£306
2024£392£282£310£340
2025£353£290£337£336
2026£273£329£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.