Postcode MK42 9LE is located in an urban city, within the Cauldwell ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kingsbrook area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Mary's Gardens.
Kingsbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from MK42 9LE.
Kingsbrook near MK42 9LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £442,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £300,750 |
| Flats | 20 | £163,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £298,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £281,250 |
10 years price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9LE postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.