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Kempston North

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About

Kempston North is the northern section of the town of Kempston, immediately southwest of Bedford town centre and within the Bedford borough. The area is largely residential, with a mix of housing types that reflect growth from the late 19th century through the post‑war period. Roads run from the Bedford Road corridors into quieter residential streets; small parades of shops and local services sit along main routes. Council and community facilities, primary schools and places of worship serve a local catchment.
Local bus services provide regular links into Bedford town centre and the railway station, while short drives give access to the A6 and A421. Open spaces, allotments and recreation grounds provide outdoor options; the Hillgrounds sports ground, home to Kempston Rovers football club, is a local sporting focal point. Community centres and sports pitches host clubs and events, and the street pattern reflects steady, incremental expansion rather than a single planned estate.

Area overview

On average Kempston North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. There are 4 schools in Kempston North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kempston North is home to around 5,507 people, with a population density of about 2,925.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kempston North Population
5,507
Population density
2,925.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.96(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.62(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.72(+5%)
Public order
6.36(+22%)
Vehicle crime
3.45(-24%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,324
60.36%
Indian
574
10.42%
Other White
536
9.73%
African
178
3.23%
Caribbean
129
2.34%
Total population: 5,507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,256
27.54%
No qualifications
922
20.22%
Level 3 (A level)
706
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
624
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 4,560

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
729
32.19%
Owns with a mortgage
592
26.14%
Other social rented
535
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
14%
Social rents from council
38
1.68%
Total households: 2,265

Property prices in Kempston North

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £281,250 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kempston North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£387,500
Flats14£229,500
Semi-Detached9£345,000
Terraced17£250,000

10 years median price trend in Kempston North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston North.

All postcodes in Kempston North

MK428QH

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RY

Denton Close

MK428TN

Ely Way

MK438RA

Cemetery Road

MK428TX

Westminster Gardens

MK428UG

Vanguard Close

MK428QY

Stanton Road

MK428RB

Gulliver Close

MK428SE

Loveridge Avenue

MK429DZ

Granville Street

MK428RZ

Odell Close

MK429DX

Kempston Road

MK428QG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BT

Foster Road

MK428RJ

Fowler Close

MK429DE

Riverside Close

MK427BA

King William Close

MK428BU

Foster Road

MK427FB

Mill Lane

MK428UN

Downfield Way

MK428PN

Kempston North

MK428UW

Downfield Way

MK429DY

Whitbread Avenue

MK428QU

Adamson Walk

MK428AN

Marlborough Park

MK428BW

King Street

MK428DA

Bedford Road

MK428TR

Butler Way

MK428UL

Hartwell Drive

MK428UT

Hartwell Drive

MK428AT

Halsey Road

MK428AW

Marlborough Park

MK428RL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QX

Emmerton Road

MK428US

Hartwell Drive

MK428RS

Mobbs Close

MK428HQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK427BL

Church Walk

MK428TW

Ely Way

MK428QB

Bedford Road

MK428RX

Sanders Close

MK427AJ

High Street

MK427AS

King William Road

MK427BD

Mill Lane

MK428RT

Marshall Close

MK428UF

Butler Way

MK428UP

Mayfield Close

MK427AH

Camford Court

MK428AS

Austin Canons

MK428RQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK427LG

Molly Moore Avenue

MK428AX

Halsey Road

MK428PG

Earls Holme

MK428UZ

Ripon Close

MK427BE

Meadow View Road

MK428QP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UE

Butler Way

MK428AP

Kempston North

MK428SG

Loveridge Avenue

MK428SQ

Slater Close

MK428TU

Canterbury Close

MK428UA

Lichfield Close

MK427BJ

Water Lane

MK428QL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428SA

Hillgrounds Road

MK427AA

Manor Close

MK428RF

Burgess Close

MK429DQ

Riverside Close

MK428UB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QT

Emmerton Road

MK428TT

Butler Way

MK428WA

Hartwell Drive

MK428RA

Proctor Close

MK427BH

Church Walk

MK428HW

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RD

Hillgrounds Road

MK429DF

Riverside Close

MK427FD

Mill Lane

MK427FE

Mill Lane

MK428TS

Wells Close

MK428SU

Hartwell Drive

MK427AX

Manor Drive

MK428RN

Gilbert Close

MK428UX

Hartwell Drive

MK427AL

High Street

MK427EQ

Judith Gardens

MK428QR

Penwright Close

MK427AT

King William Road

MK428DY

Austin Canons Way

MK428UU

Hartwell Drive

MK428SD

Loveridge Avenue

MK428TP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UY

Hartwell Drive

MK429DU

Kempston Road

MK428QW

Chandler Path

MK429DG

Riverside Close

MK427BX

High Street

MK428QE

Egglestone Close

MK428QS

Emmerton Road

Data Sources

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