Postcode MK42 0AU is located in an urban city, within the Kingsbrook area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kingsbrook area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The median sale price in Kingsbrook is £277,500 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,313 and £325,000. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,951 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from MK42 0AU.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0AU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.6 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £440,000 | £363 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £280,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 24 | £269,500 | £340 |
| Flats | 8 | £142,750 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £117,500 | £200,000 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £130,000 | £218,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £286,000 | £126,500 | £225,750 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £121,500 | £227,000 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £305,000 | £126,000 | £221,000 | £212,000 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £129,000 | £257,500 | £216,500 |
| 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 | £410,000 | £148,000 | £274,500 | £274,956 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £143,000 | £310,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254 | £232 | £238 | £255 |
| 2017 | £278 | £245 | £245 | £261 |
| 2018 | £282 | £261 | £254 | £261 |
| 2019 | £285 | £243 | £268 | £270 |
| 2020 | £270 | £240 | £271 | £265 |
| 2021 | £317 | £255 | £283 | £297 |
| 2022 | £379 | £269 | £343 | £342 |
| 2023 | £355 | £277 | £308 | £306 |
| 2024 | £392 | £282 | £310 | £340 |
| 2025 | £343 | £290 | £328 | £335 |
| 2026 | £367 | £282 | £323 | £312 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 17, Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 0AT | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 11, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Flat 4, Swan House, 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN | Flats | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 2, Swan House, 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 28, Duckmill Crescent, Bedford, MK42 0AF | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the MK42 0AU postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 0AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | High Street Off Licence | Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 1RN | Walking directions to High Street Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Price Check | Bedford, MK40 1PJ | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 4,6 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Kasztelan | 62 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NT | Walking directions to Kasztelan |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bedford, MK40 1TG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 0AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dean Crofts
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Ralley Rahman
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 0AU records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around MK42 0AU in Kingsbrook is £277,500 (about £332 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to MK42 0AU, including Bedford Free School (Outstanding), Bedford College and Bedford Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 0AU is Bedford St Johns, about 527 m away.
MK42 0AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 0AU is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dean Crofts (Liberal Democrats) and Ralley Rahman (Labour Party).