Postcode MK42 0SU 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 82.2 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 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,781 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 202 ft away from MK42 0SU.
Kingsbrook near MK42 0SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 0SU postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | King's Oak Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | |
| 0.4 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | |
| 0.4 mi | Rai's Supermarket | 297 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0DA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.