Postcode MK42 0AX is located in an urban city, within the Kingsbrook ward 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 176.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 176.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from MK42 0AX.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0AX 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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £496,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £143,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £283,625 |
| Terraced | 21 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsbrook
In the MK42 0AX postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 4,6 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Price Check | Bedford, MK40 1PJ | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 63 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Kasztelan | 62 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NT | Walking directions to Kasztelan |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Rope Walk, Bedford, MK42 0XE | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.