Postcode MK42 0LA is located in a rural village, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from MK42 0LA.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0LA has no 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £193,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shortstown
In the MK42 0LA postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Shortstown Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | North Road, Bedford, MK42 0TL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 0LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh James Coombs
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Gallagher
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.