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Kempston Central & East

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About

Kempston Central & East is a largely residential area situated directly south of Bedford town centre, from which it is separated by the River Great Ouse. The housing stock is primarily composed of interwar and post-war semidetached and terraced homes, with some modern infill developments. Local shopping needs are served by a compact high street and several smaller parades of shops, providing everyday amenities.

The area is home to the main campus of Bedford College, a significant further education institution. A notable local feature is the presence of the Kempston Barracks, a historic military site that continues to be operational. Green space is provided by Addison Howard Park and the proximity to the open riverside paths along the Ouse.

Area overview

On average Kempston Central & East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kempston Central & East is £52,761 per year. There are 1 schools in Kempston Central & East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kempston Central & East is home to around 6,207 people, with a population density of about 6,363.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kempston Central & East Population
6,207
Population density
6,363.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.7(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.41(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.63(-8%)
Public order
5.8(+13%)
Other theft
5.48(0%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,600
58%
Indian
754
12.15%
Other White
724
11.66%
Other Asian
142
2.29%
African
141
2.27%
Total population: 6,207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,379
27.54%
No qualifications
1,015
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
797
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
694
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
617
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 5,007

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
822
32.52%
Owns with a mortgage
781
30.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
21.2%
Other social rented
266
10.52%
Social rents from council
43
1.7%
Total households: 2,528

Property prices in Kempston Central & East

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £777,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kempston Central & East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kempston Central & East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached23£290,000
Detached15£365,000
Terraced22£274,350
Flats4£142,500

10 years median price trend in Kempston Central & East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston Central & East.

All postcodes in Kempston Central & East

MK428LB

Farrer Street

MK428NE

Stonedale Road

MK428HH

Elstow Road

MK428AL

Malakand Road

MK428HS

Stuart Road

MK428PF

Thetford Close

MK428TD

Flanders Close

MK428NP

Henderson Way

MK428JU

Buttermere Close

MK428HT

Harris Close

MK428PE

Ringwood Close

MK428HE

Ennerdale Close

MK428BG

Bedford Road

MK428JF

Mardale Close

MK428HB

Elstow Road

MK428TE

Normandy Close

MK428SP

Ramillies Close

MK428QA

Kempston Central & East

MK427NZ

Newnorth Court

MK428NY

Park Road

MK428BQ

Bedford Road

MK428HU

Springfield Avenue

MK428SJ

Walcourt Road

MK428HR

Tempsford Street

MK428ED

Duncombe Street

MK428JB

Springfield Avenue

MK428SY

Walcourt Road

MK428SX

Walcourt Road

MK428NG

Northdale Close

MK428BE

Silverdale Street

MK428SN

Ryswick Road

MK428JQ

Lunedale Close

MK428BH

Bedford Road

MK428LY

Eastdale Close

MK428SW

Ryswick Road

MK428HF

Kentmere Close

MK429EJ

Dallas Road

MK428PA

Park Road

MK428HG

Thirlmere Road

MK428HX

Springfield Avenue

MK428LP

Spring Road

MK428DT

Margetts Road

MK428PD

Thornton Street

MK428LL

College Street

MK428DS

Margetts Road

MK428JG

Grasmere Close

MK428TG

Walcourt Road

MK428TQ

Walcourt Road

MK428AF

Beatrice Street

MK428LH

Spring Gardens

MK428SH

Savannah Close

MK428AJ

Kempston Central & East

MK428LZ

Eastdale Close

MK428TL

The Windermere

MK428AE

Beatrice Street

MK428EA

Howard Street

MK428LX

Kempston Central & East

MK428AH

Bedford Road

MK428DN

Cleveland Street

MK428NX

Westdale Walk

MK428JE

Rosedale Way

MK428AQ

Marne Street

MK428LJ

Whittingstall Avenue

MK428TF

Normandy Close

MK428AG

Marne Street

MK428TB

Dunkirk Close

MK428JA

Addison Close

MK428DR

Cater Street

MK428HP

Bunyan Road

MK428JY

Massey Close

MK428LR

Spring Road

MK428ST

Walcourt Road

MK428PB

Kempston Central & East

MK428DE

Beatrice Street

MK428HN

Hulme Close

MK428SL

Walcourt Road

MK428BL

Bedford Road

MK428JT

Coniston Close

MK428DU

Margetts Road

MK428DW

Cleveland Street

MK428LT

Spring Road

MK428DF

Beatrice Street

MK428HZ

Rockbeck Close

MK428BA

Bedford Road

MK428JD

Farrer Street

MK428SS

Henderson Way

MK428NL

Fearnley Crescent

MK428NN

Henderson Way

MK428EN

Westdale Walk

MK428AD

Bedford Road

MK428LS

Spring Road

MK428NB

Spring Road

MK428HJ

Elstow Road

MK428EG

High Street

MK428PJ

Littledale Street

MK428PP

Kempston Central & East

MK428ND

Spring Road

MK428EH

Redwald Close

MK428PS

Bedford Road

MK428HA

Bunyan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.