Postcode MK42 0BY 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 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Park.
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 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from MK42 0BY.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0BY has very low 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.4 mi | Russell Park | Large | Walking directions to Russell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gudgeons Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gudgeons Meadow |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £417,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsbrook
In the MK42 0BY postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Bedford Local | 92 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Bedford Local |
| 0.3 mi | Mann's Superstore | 36 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Mann's Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | 30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NS | Walking directions to Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Rope Walk, Bedford, MK42 0XE | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.