Postcode MK42 0DH 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 0.2 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 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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 5 ft away from MK42 0DH.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0DH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.7 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Mary's Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to St Mary's Gardens |
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 0DH 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 0DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 4,6 Kingsway, Bedford, MK42 9BA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Rope Walk, Bedford, MK42 0XE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Price Check | Bedford, MK40 1PJ | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.3 mi | Ampthill Road Food and Wine | 4 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9HE | Walking directions to Ampthill Road Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | 30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NS | Walking directions to Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries |
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.