Postcode MK42 0JR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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 86 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.0% 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 per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 281 ft away from MK42 0JR.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0JR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gudgeons Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gudgeons Meadow |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £432,500 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £290,000 | £328 |
| Terraced | 24 | £277,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 8 | £143,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 86, Barford Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 171, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £239,750 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 173, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £274,000 | |
| 17 Sept 2025 | 161, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £327,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 189, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £277,000 |
In the MK42 0JR postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Bedford Local | 92 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Bedford Local |
| 0.3 mi | London Road Post Office | 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY | Walking directions to London Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Mann's Superstore | 36 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Mann's Superstore |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for MK42 0JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dean Crofts
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Ralley Rahman
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 0JR 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.
The median sale price around MK42 0JR in Kingsbrook is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to MK42 0JR, including King's Oak Primary School (Good), Shackleton Primary School (Good) and Cherry Trees Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 0JR is Bedford St Johns, about 1,013 m away.
MK42 0JR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 0JR 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).
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.