Postcode MK42 0SH 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,724 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from MK42 0SH.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0SH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 0SH.
In the MK42 0SH postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Rai's Supermarket | 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA | Walking directions to Rai's Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Walking directions to H & D Food & Wine Superstore |
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 0SH, 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 0SH records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0SH in Kingsbrook is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to MK42 0SH, including Elstow School (Good), Bedford Academy (Good) and Shortstown Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 0SH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,724 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 0SH 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.