Postcode MK42 9NE is located in an urban city, within the Kingsbrook 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 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 128.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 9NE.
Kingsbrook near MK42 9NE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Kingsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,064 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £432,500 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £290,000 | £328 |
| Terraced | 24 | £277,500 | £333 |
| Flats | 8 | £143,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £320,000 | £117,500 | £200,000 | £205,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £130,000 | £218,000 | £205,000 |
| 2018 | £286,000 | £126,500 | £225,750 | £210,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £121,500 | £227,000 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £305,000 | £126,000 | £221,000 | £212,000 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £129,000 | £257,500 | £216,500 |
| 2022 | £400,000 | £136,500 | £280,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £130,000 | £265,000 | £260,000 |
| 2024 | £345,000 | £150,000 | £282,250 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £417,500 | £148,000 | £274,500 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £432,500 | — | £317,500 | £242,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £254 | £232 | £238 | £255 |
| 2017 | £278 | £245 | £245 | £261 |
| 2018 | £282 | £261 | £254 | £261 |
| 2019 | £285 | £243 | £268 | £270 |
| 2020 | £270 | £240 | £271 | £265 |
| 2021 | £317 | £255 | £283 | £297 |
| 2022 | £379 | £269 | £343 | £342 |
| 2023 | £355 | £277 | £308 | £306 |
| 2024 | £392 | £282 | £310 | £340 |
| 2025 | £353 | £290 | £337 | £336 |
| 2026 | £273 | — | £329 | £280 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 9NE.
In the MK42 9NE postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9NE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Chocolate Box | 32 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to The Chocolate Box |
| 0.1 mi | MK Food and Wine | 48 Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP | Walking directions to MK Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries | 30 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NS | Walking directions to Bedford Halal Meat & Groceries |
| 0.2 mi | Mann's Superstore | 36 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT | Walking directions to Mann's Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | K & S General Store | Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9NU | Walking directions to K & S General Store |
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 9NE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dean Crofts
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Ralley Rahman
Kingsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 9NE records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around MK42 9NE in Kingsbrook is £280,000 (about £332 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to MK42 9NE, including Cherry Trees Nursery School (Outstanding), Shackleton Primary School (Good) and Bedford Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 9NE is Bedford St Johns, about 413 m away.
MK42 9NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,631 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 9NE is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dean Crofts (Liberal Democrats) and Ralley Rahman (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.