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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 58 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
58
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
30.33(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.9(-23%)
Public order
4.72(-8%)
Drugs
4.54(+57%)
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 63 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,250 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
Terraced23£265,000
Detached18£387,500
Flats10£221,250
Semi-Detached12£332,500

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

MK427BG

Greenview Close

MK428QH

Hillgrounds Road

MK429DU

Kempston Road

MK428RU

Chapman Close

MK427AS

King William Road

MK428AA

Austin Canons

MK428UB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UG

Vanguard Close

MK428RQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QZ

Kempston North

MK428BX

Foster Place

MK428SB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UW

Downfield Way

MK428RN

Gilbert Close

MK428AT

Halsey Road

MK428RG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428AP

Kempston North

MK427AB

Manor Drive

MK428QL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RB

Gulliver Close

MK428TN

Ely Way

MK427AX

Manor Drive

MK428BW

King Street

MK427AU

King William Road

MK428UT

Hartwell Drive

MK428RF

Burgess Close

MK428TX

Westminster Gardens

MK428SG

Loveridge Avenue

MK427BA

King William Close

MK427BB

Riverview Way

MK427AR

High Street

MK428SZ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UZ

Ripon Close

MK429DY

Whitbread Avenue

MK427FE

Mill Lane

MK428UL

Hartwell Drive

MK428RL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RE

Mortimer Road

MK428PG

Earls Holme

MK427AH

Camford Court

MK428QX

Emmerton Road

MK427BE

Meadow View Road

MK428UY

Hartwell Drive

MK428TW

Ely Way

MK428QB

Bedford Road

MK428TR

Butler Way

MK428HW

Hillgrounds Road

MK427BL

Church Walk

MK428BP

Bedford Road

MK428SQ

Slater Close

MK428RY

Denton Close

MK428UA

Lichfield Close

MK438RA

Cemetery Road

MK428QT

Emmerton Road

MK427FB

Mill Lane

MK429DG

Riverside Close

MK428DG

Bedford Road

MK428UF

Butler Way

MK428SU

Hartwell Drive

MK428RS

Mobbs Close

MK428UX

Hartwell Drive

MK428RA

Proctor Close

MK429DX

Kempston Road

MK427BH

Church Walk

MK428RH

Vyne Close

MK428SF

Loveridge Avenue

MK428US

Hartwell Drive

MK429EA

Stafford Road

MK428RZ

Odell Close

MK428QF

Newbury Close

MK428RX

Sanders Close

MK428TU

Canterbury Close

MK429EE

Marina Court

MK428RD

Hillgrounds Road

MK428SE

Loveridge Avenue

MK428QP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QJ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QD

King Street

MK428UD

Viking Grove

MK429DZ

Granville Street

MK428UN

Downfield Way

MK428QR

Penwright Close

MK428AN

Marlborough Park

MK428QQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BU

Foster Road

MK427BX

High Street

MK427AT

King William Road

MK428TT

Butler Way

MK428AU

Halsey Road

MK428TP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RT

Marshall Close

MK427EQ

Judith Gardens

MK428WA

Hartwell Drive

MK428DA

Bedford Road

MK428BN

King Street

MK428TS

Wells Close

MK428QW

Chandler Path

MK428UH

Downfield Way

MK428UE

Butler Way

Data Sources

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