Postcode MK42 0UF 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 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 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 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 high crime rate, with approximately 88.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Wilstead & Shortstown is £55,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from MK42 0UF.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0UF 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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £352,000 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,300 up to £730,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £447,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £176,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £344,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £290,000 |
10 years price trend in Shortstown
In the MK42 0UF postcode area, located within Wilstead & Shortstown, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shortstown Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Elstow School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Bedford Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.