Postcode MK42 0LR 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 very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.4% 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 297 ft away from MK42 0LR.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0LR 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 38, Lovell Road, Bedford, MK42 0LR | Terraced | Freehold | £242,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 22, Lovell Road, Bedford, MK42 0LR | Terraced | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | 1, Welbourne Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0NQ | Other | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 17, Boteler Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0NG | Terraced | Freehold | £218,280 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 16, Boteler Gardens, Bedford, MK42 0NG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the MK42 0LR postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Walking directions to H & D Food & Wine Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Rai's Supermarket | 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | Walking directions to Rai's Supermarket |
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 0LR, 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 0LR records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 0LR in Kingsbrook is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to MK42 0LR, including King's Oak Primary School (Good), Bedford Academy (Good) and Elstow School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 0LR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,687 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 0LR 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.