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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 moderate crime levels, with around 70 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
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
33.35(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.15(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.15(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.41(+63%)
Public order
5.48(+5%)
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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 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
Detached15£355,000
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached25£290,000
Terraced23£273,700

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

MK428SS

Henderson Way

MK428DF

Beatrice Street

MK428JB

Springfield Avenue

MK428LR

Spring Road

MK428PE

Ringwood Close

MK428LU

College Street

MK428TF

Normandy Close

MK428AY

Bedford Road

MK428NB

Spring Road

MK428AG

Marne Street

MK428JH

Farrer Street

MK428NU

Birchdale Avenue

MK428SN

Ryswick Road

MK428NN

Henderson Way

MK428AH

Bedford Road

MK428BB

Bedford Road

MK428SP

Ramillies Close

MK428ST

Walcourt Road

MK428BL

Bedford Road

MK428HG

Thirlmere Road

MK428TG

Walcourt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.