Postcode MK42 0LX is located in an urban city, within the Kingsbrook area 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 median sale price in Kingsbrook is £285,000 (around £332 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £242,500 and £325,000. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 5,846 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% 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 42.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from MK42 0LX.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gudgeons Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Gudgeons Meadow |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (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 | 10 | £432,500 | £365 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £285,000 | £322 |
| Terraced | 25 | £275,000 | £348 |
| Flats | 8 | £142,750 | £299 |
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 | £410,000 | £148,000 | £274,500 | £274,956 |
| 2026 | £432,500 | £143,000 | £310,000 | £274,000 |
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 | £343 | £290 | £328 | £335 |
| 2026 | £368 | £282 | £331 | £348 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Dec 2025 | 42, Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £388,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 34, Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 24, Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4, Alamein Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0DF | Terraced | Freehold | £246,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | 231, Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the MK42 0LX postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2016. | |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 0LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Walking directions to H & D Food & Wine Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Rai's Supermarket | 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | Walking directions to Rai's Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | London Road Post Office | 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY | Walking directions to London Road Post Office |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 0LX, 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 0LX 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 0LX in Kingsbrook is £285,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to MK42 0LX, including King's Oak Primary School (Good), Bedford Academy (Good) and Elstow School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
MK42 0LX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,846 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 0LX 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).