Postcode insights

MK42 0EH

Faldo Road

Kingsbrook

Interactive map showing MK42 0EH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for MK42 0EH

Overview

Postcode MK42 0EH 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 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Jubilee Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
57.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.9%

Approximately 57.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from MK42 0EH.

Flood risk

Very low

Kingsbrook near MK42 0EH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK42 0EH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bedford St Johns

N/A

Walking directions to Bedford St Johns

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK42 0EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJubilee ParkLargeWalking directions to Jubilee Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
7,075.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.68(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.4(+17%)
Public order
5.69(+11%)
Other theft
5.69(+4%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
143
45.25%
Other White
73
23.1%
Bangladeshi
24
7.59%
Indian
17
5.38%
African
12
3.8%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
18.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.62%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
46.83%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.29%
Owns outright
17
13.49%
Social rents from council
14
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Kingsbrook

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £325K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£432,500£336
Semi-Detached21£290,000£328
Terraced24£277,500£333
Flats8£143,000£307

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£117,500£200,000£205,000
2017£300,000£130,000£218,000£205,000
2018£286,000£126,500£225,750£210,000
2019£300,000£121,500£227,000£205,000
2020£305,000£126,000£221,000£212,000
2021£367,500£129,000£257,500£216,500
2022£400,000£136,500£280,000£265,000
2023£390,000£130,000£265,000£260,000
2024£345,000£150,000£282,250£265,000
2025£417,500£148,000£274,500£275,000
2026£432,500£317,500£242,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£232£238£255
2017£278£245£245£261
2018£282£261£254£261
2019£285£243£268£270
2020£270£240£271£265
2021£317£255£283£297
2022£379£269£343£342
2023£355£277£308£306
2024£392£282£310£340
2025£353£290£337£336
2026£273£329£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202563, Christie Road, Bedford, MK42 0EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
28 Mar 202534, Gifford Road, Bedford, MK42 0EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
09 Oct 2025138, London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PRTerracedFreehold£171,000
29 May 2025148, London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PROtherFreehold£380,000
03 Sept 202524, Acacia Road, Bedford, MK42 0HSTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the MK42 0EH postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK42 0EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryKing's Oak Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryShackleton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNurseryCherry Trees Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK42 0EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBedford Local92 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NTWalking directions to Bedford Local
0.2 miMann's Superstore36 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NTWalking directions to Mann's Superstore
0.2 miBedford Halal Meat & Groceries30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NSWalking directions to Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries
0.3 miLondon Road Post Office219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PYWalking directions to London Road Post Office
0.3 miTesco ExtraCardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BGWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,396
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,702

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK42 0EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dean Crofts

Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Ralley Rahman

Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mohammad Yasin

Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyBedfordE14001084
WardKingsbrookE05014508
ParishBedford, unparished areaE43000273
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)KingsbrookE02003629
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 014FE01017523
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK42 0EH

Is MK42 0EH (Kingsbrook) safe?

The area around MK42 0EH records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near MK42 0EH?

The median sale price around MK42 0EH in Kingsbrook is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK42 0EH?

There are 11 schools close to MK42 0EH, including King's Oak Primary School (Good), Shackleton Primary School (Good) and Cherry Trees Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK42 0EH?

The closest station to MK42 0EH is Bedford St Johns, about 791 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK42 0EH?

MK42 0EH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK42 0EH (Kingsbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 0EH is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dean Crofts (Liberal Democrats) and Ralley Rahman (Labour Party).

Nearby Postcodes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.