MK42 0BH is an active urban area on Kingsbrook Road, 1.2km from Cauldwell in Bedford. Administratively it sits within Kingsbrook ward and the Bedford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, MK42 0BH offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £407k, up 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for MK42 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00088443 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSBROOK ROAD, MK42 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSBROOK ROAD, MK42 0BH.
331
49
£ 42,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
MK42 0BH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 42% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £407k. Property prices are trending up 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for MK42 0BH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 362,500
14 sales · Mean £ 395,678
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around MK42 0BH is above average at 115 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bedford Free School
Cherry Trees Nursery School
Shackleton Primary School
King's Oak Primary School
Cauldwell School
Peter Pan Nursery School
Castle Newnham School
Priory Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Ampthill Road Food & Wine0.7 km
- B&M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Esso Southgate0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Homesense0.1 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Meltis Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- After Hours0.9 km
- Zinc Nightclub0.9 km
- Devonshire Arms1.0 km
- Gordon Arms0.8 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Costa Ltd0.1 km
- Kids World0.3 km
- London Peri Peri Grill0.4 km
- Foodbreak0.9 km
- Herd0.9 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Artis Food0.3 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Hut0.4 km
- Wraps To Go0.2 km
- Zest Pizza0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Lidl Food Stores0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Liana International Market0.9 km
- Morrisons Service Station Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Distinct Group Ltd at The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- Mercure0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Embankment Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bedford St Johns0.5 km
- Bedford0.6 km
- Bedford Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Centre0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
- St Johns Centre0.1 km
- Bedford Girls School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: MK420BH · Data under Open Government Licence