Postcode MK42 0PG 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 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.9% 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 85 ft away from MK42 0PG.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0PG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £417,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £139,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £255,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsbrook
In the MK42 0PG postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mann's Superstore | 36 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Mann's Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | 30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NS | Walking directions to Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Bedford Local | 92 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Bedford Local |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Rope Walk, Bedford, MK42 0XE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Chocolate Box | 32 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.