Postcode MK42 5EA is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Castle & Kingsway area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 389.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Castle & Kingsway has a very high crime rate, with approximately 389.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castle & Kingsway is £47,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 193 ft away from MK42 5EA.
Castle & Kingsway near MK42 5EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £228,500 |
10 years price trend in Greyfriars
In the MK42 5EA postcode area, located within Castle & Kingsway, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Priory Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding | |
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Bedford College | Further education | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Bedford Free School | Free schools | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.