Postcode MK42 9GP is located in an urban city, within the Wixams & Wilstead ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kingsbrook area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Jubilee Park.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kingsbrook is £42,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from MK42 9GP.
Kingsbrook near MK42 9GP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £355,500 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,250 up to £1,035,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £228,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £338,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £318,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK42 9GP postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.