Postcode MK42 0BZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163.3 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from MK42 0BZ.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0BZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | Russell Park | Large | Walking directions to Russell Park |
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 0BZ postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Walking directions to H & D Food & Wine Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Bedford Local | 92 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Bedford Local |
| 0.4 mi | Rai's Supermarket | 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | Walking directions to Rai's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | London Road Post Office | 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY | Walking directions to London Road Post Office |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.