Postcode MK42 0SW is located in a rural town, within the Shortstown ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wilstead & Shortstown area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilstead & Shortstown is £65,428 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from MK42 0SW.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0SW 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £353,500 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £715,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £425,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shortstown
In the MK42 0SW postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | North Road, Bedford, MK42 0TL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 13 Beauvais Square, Shortstown, MK42 0GE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.