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Kempston Central & East

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About

Kempston Central & East is a residential ward within the larger town of Kempston, which lies directly to the southwest of Bedford itself. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates built through the mid to late 20th century, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its central location includes the main High Street, which serves as the primary retail and service hub for the wider community.

The eastern section features more post-war developments and is bordered by the River Great Ouse, with a stretch of riverside footpaths offering green space. The local governance is distinct, as Kempston maintains its own town council separate from Bedford. The area's practical character is defined by its everyday amenities, schools, and straightforward connections to the larger urban centre nearby.

Area overview

On average Kempston Central & East has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 22.4% 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 £55,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Kempston Central & East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kempston Central & East

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £480,000.

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
Detached14£360,000
Flats7£155,000
Semi-Detached26£290,000
Terraced26£266,850

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

MK428HG

Thirlmere Road

MK428ND

Spring Road

MK427DS

Eugster Avenue

MK427ES

Balliol Road

MK427BT

High Street

MK429EA

Stafford Road

MK428DW

Cleveland Street

MK427DZ

Kendall Road

MK428HP

Bunyan Road

MK428NW

Jowitt Avenue

MK429DF

Riverside Close

MK428HA

Bunyan Road

MK427EA

Owen Close

MK428HN

Hulme Close

MK428TL

The Windermere

MK428JF

Mardale Close

MK428EN

Westdale Walk

MK428ST

Walcourt Road

MK427HN

Haylock Close

MK427DY

Wenlock Road

MK428TQ

Walcourt Road

MK428NY

Park Road

MK428NR

Spring Road

MK428PJ

Littledale Street

MK429EE

Marina Court

MK427EL

The Glen

MK427HP

Carnell Close

MK428NQ

Westdale Walk

MK428TB

Dunkirk Close

MK428PE

Ringwood Close

MK428JJ

St Johns Avenue

MK428PB

Kempston Central & East

MK429DU

Kempston Road

MK427NZ

Newnorth Court

MK429DY

Whitbread Avenue

MK428NB

Spring Road

MK428LP

Spring Road

MK427HX

Balliol Road

MK428DU

Margetts Road

MK429DD

Riverside Close

MK428EG

High Street

MK428PF

Thetford Close

MK428DE

Beatrice Street

MK428JZ

Farrer Street

MK427HH

Williamson Road

MK428PD

Thornton Street

MK427HE

Lincoln Road

MK427EP

Balliol Road

MK429DX

Kempston Road

MK428DR

Cater Street

MK428HF

Kentmere Close

MK428HU

Springfield Avenue

MK428JL

St Johns Avenue

MK428EH

Redwald Close

MK428BQ

Bedford Road

MK427DB

Brook Drive

MK427DX

Galloway Close

MK428TE

Normandy Close

MK427PQ

Balliol Road

MK428LJ

Whittingstall Avenue

MK428LX

Kempston Central & East

MK428JA

Addison Close

MK428JS

St Johns Avenue

MK428NG

Northdale Close

MK428EB

Stanley Street

MK428SX

Walcourt Road

MK428BE

Silverdale Street

MK427HL

Williamson Road

MK428TF

Normandy Close

MK428NS

Spring Road

MK428DX

Garnith Close

MK427LW

The Old Yard

MK428LY

Eastdale Close

MK427EW

Wyatt Road

MK429DE

Riverside Close

MK427FA

Bartrum Close

MK428AY

Bedford Road

MK427QH

Abbott Crescent

MK428LS

Spring Road

MK428TZ

St John's Avenue

MK429DZ

Granville Street

MK428DN

Cleveland Street

MK429DQ

Riverside Close

MK428EA

Howard Street

MK427BF

Guilas Close

MK428BG

Bedford Road

MK428HZ

Rockbeck Close

MK428LR

Spring Road

MK428JG

Grasmere Close

MK428PH

Littledale Street

MK428NE

Stonedale Road

MK427HJ

Williamson Road

MK428LL

College Street

MK427PY

Kempston Central & East

MK428ED

Duncombe Street

MK428SY

Walcourt Road

MK428NH

Spring Road

MK428BD

Silverdale Street

MK427HB

Lincoln Road

MK428AL

Malakand Road

Data Sources

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