Postcode MK42 0TE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 64.8 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 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,888 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from MK42 0TE.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0TE 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 2.1 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 0TE postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shortstown Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 0TE
| 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.