Postcode MK42 0DE 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 high crime levels, with around 82.2 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 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 12,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from MK42 0DE.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0DE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,500 up to £496,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £267,500 |
10 years price trend in Kingsbrook
In the MK42 0DE postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Shackleton Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Anchor | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | |
| 0.4 mi | The Bull | 259 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PX |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.