Postcode MK42 0DS 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 high crime levels, with around 116.2 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.0% 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 of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from MK42 0DS.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0DS 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 0DS postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Bull | 259 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PX | |
| 0.5 mi | The Gloucester Arms | 53-55 Gloucester Road, Elstow, MK42 9TL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.