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Kempston North

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About

Kempston North is a residential area located in the eastern part of Bedford, England. It is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents. Public transport links provide access to Bedford town centre and surrounding areas.

The area features green spaces such as Kempston Park and the nearby River Great Ouse, offering recreational opportunities. Kempston North has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and facilities like the Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre. The proximity to Bedford’s employment hubs makes it a practical choice for commuters. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character with a mix of older and newer housing developments.

Area overview

On average Kempston North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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 of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Kempston North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
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

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

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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Detached17£390,000
Flats18£243,250
Semi-Detached10£280,000
Terraced16£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

MK427AB

Manor Drive

MK428AU

Halsey Road

MK428PY

Kempston North

MK428SB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UH

Downfield Way

MK429EE

Marina Court

MK428RY

Denton Close

MK428BX

Foster Place

MK428RU

Chapman Close

MK428TH

Hillgrounds Road

MK427AU

King William Close

MK427BG

Greenview Close

MK428DG

Halsey Road

MK428QD

King Street

MK428QZ

Kempston North

MK428SF

Loveridge Avenue

MK428TJ

Prentice Gardens

MK428UJ

Garden Close

MK428UR

Vineyard Way

MK429EA

Stafford Road

MK427AR

Bartrum Close

MK428UD

Viking Grove

MK428BN

King Street

MK428RG

Hillgrounds Road

MK429DD

Riverside Close

MK427BN

High Street

MK428AB

Austin Canons

MK428QJ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RH

Hillgrounds Road

MK427BB

Meadowview Road

MK428BP

Bunyan Road

MK428QF

Newbury Close

MK428PX

High Street

MK438RA

Cemetery Road

MK428AA

Austin Canons

MK428DD

Bedford Road

MK428SZ

Hillgrounds Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.