Postcode MK42 0LT 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 163.3 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 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 163.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from MK42 0LT.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0LT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 0LT postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.