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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

MK428JD

Farrer Street

MK428AE

Beatrice Street

MK428NP

Henderson Way

MK428BL

Bedford Road

MK428HS

Stuart Road

MK428JB

Springfield Avenue

MK428HR

Tempsford Street

MK428SP

Ramillies Close

MK427HS

Hooper Close

MK427EU

Bruce Road

MK427ET

Balliol Road

MK427ED

White Lodge Close

MK428JY

Massey Close

MK428BH

Bedford Road

MK427EZ

Hastings Road

MK427QP

Woburn Road

MK427HF

Dennis Road

MK428DF

Beatrice Street

MK428HX

Springfield Avenue

MK428PS

Bedford Road

MK428NZ

Park Road

MK428HH

Elstow Road

MK428LH

Spring Gardens

MK427ER

Balliol Road

MK428NL

Fearnley Crescent

MK428NT

Ashdale Avenue

MK428JU

Buttermere Close

MK428JR

St Johns Avenue

MK428EP

St Johns Street

MK428JE

Rosedale Way

MK428SN

Ryswick Road

MK428JN

St John's Avenue

MK428SH

Savannah Close

MK428PP

Kempston Central & East

MK428SW

Ryswick Road

MK427EH

Wyatt Road

MK427QL

Woburn Road

MK428HT

Harris Close

MK427HT

Hastings Road

MK427EY

Harter Road

MK429EJ

Dallas Road

MK428BA

Bedford Road

MK428TG

Walcourt Road

MK428QA

Kempston Central & East

MK427BS

High Street

MK429DG

Riverside Close

MK427QR

Woburn Road

MK428JH

Farrer Street

MK427EG

Countess Gardens

MK428LU

College Street

MK428SJ

Walcourt Road

MK428ET

St Johns Avenue

MK428LZ

Eastdale Close

MK427HR

Williamson Road

MK427EN

Wyatt Road

MK428NJ

Whittingstall Avenue

MK428AG

Marne Street

MK428NU

Birchdale Avenue

MK428SL

Walcourt Road

MK428JP

St Johns Avenue

MK427EX

Huntingdon Road

MK428HL

Bunyan Road

MK427DE

Barnard Avenue

MK427HQ

Ramsey Close

MK428JX

Ullswater Close

MK428BB

Bedford Road

MK428SS

Henderson Way

MK427QJ

Abbott Crescent

MK428ES

St Johns Street

MK428DT

Margetts Road

MK428AJ

Kempston Central & East

MK428NX

Westdale Walk

MK428AD

Bedford Road

MK428NN

Henderson Way

MK428HE

Ennerdale Close

MK428AF

Beatrice Street

MK428PA

Park Road

MK428JQ

Lunedale Close

MK428TD

Flanders Close

MK427BP

High Street

MK428HD

Elstow Road

MK427DD

Lodge Avenue

MK427HG

Dennis Road

MK428LB

Farrer Street

MK428AQ

Marne Street

MK428JT

Coniston Close

MK427HY

Williamson Road

MK428ER

St Johns Walk

MK427TJ

Cryselco Close

MK428DS

Margetts Road

MK428LT

Spring Road

MK427HA

Williamson Road

MK427HD

Drayton Road

MK428AH

Bedford Road

MK427EJ

Campbell Close

Data Sources

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