Postcode MK42 0BF is located in a rural village, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 0BF.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £360,438 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £730,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £445,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £295,000 |
10 years price trend in Shortstown
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.