Postcode MK42 0UP 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 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 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wilstead & Shortstown has a high 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 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 0UP.
Wilstead & Shortstown near MK42 0UP 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Shortstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £415,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £193,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shortstown
In the MK42 0UP 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 0UP
| 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.
Elected local representatives for MK42 0UP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Leigh James Coombs
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Gallagher
Shortstown - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.