Postcode MK42 9TS 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 high crime levels, with around 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kingsbrook is £46,897 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from MK42 9TS.
Kingsbrook near MK42 9TS 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Park | Large | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Cauldwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £595,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £168,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £308,500 |
| Terraced | 36 | £261,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cauldwell
In the MK42 9TS postcode area, located within Kingsbrook, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | London Road Post Office | 219 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PY | Walking directions to London Road Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 145 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 91a Mile Road, Bedford, MK42 9UD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Paul & Son | 73 Brackley Road, Bedford, MK42 9SL | Walking directions to Paul & Son |
| 0.5 mi | H & D Food & Wine Superstore | 2 Goodmayes Close, Bedford, MK42 0LX | Walking directions to H & D Food & Wine Superstore |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.