Area360 logo

Find postcode

Kempston North

Interactive map displaying Kempston North

About

Kempston North is a residential ward on the northern edge of the town of Kempston, bordering the wider Bedford urban area. The housing is primarily a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and post-war estates, providing a settled, suburban character. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Bedford Road, which acts as a central artery. Kempston North Park offers green space with sports facilities, while the nearby River Great Ouse provides a broader natural corridor for walking and cycling.

The ward is functionally connected to Bedford, with many residents commuting for work and shopping. Education is served by several local primary schools. A notable community fixture is the historic Kempston Barracks site, which has been progressively redeveloped for housing but retains some original military buildings, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to the armed forces. The overall atmosphere is that of a practical, established residential suburb.

Area overview

On average Kempston North has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 24.8% 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 3 schools in Kempston North: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kempston North

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £223,000 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
Detached12£367,500
Flats4£384,450
Semi-Detached9£345,000
Terraced14£252,500

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

MK428QH

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RY

Denton Close

MK428TN

Ely Way

MK428TX

Westminster Gardens

MK428UG

Vanguard Close

MK428QY

Stanton Road

MK428RB

Gulliver Close

MK428SE

Loveridge Avenue

MK428RZ

Odell Close

MK428QG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BT

Foster Road

MK428RJ

Fowler Close

MK428BU

Foster Road

MK428UN

Downfield Way

MK428PN

Kempston North

MK428UW

Downfield Way

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

MK428TW

Ely Way

MK428QB

Bedford Road

MK428RX

Sanders Close

MK428RT

Marshall Close

MK428UF

Butler Way

MK428UP

Mayfield Close

MK428AS

Austin Canons

MK428RQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428AX

Halsey Road

MK428PG

Earls Holme

MK428UZ

Ripon Close

MK428QP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UE

Butler Way

MK428AP

Kempston North

MK428SG

Loveridge Avenue

MK428SQ

Slater Close

MK428TU

Canterbury Close

MK428UA

Lichfield Close

MK428QL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428SA

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RF

Burgess Close

MK428UB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QT

Emmerton Road

MK428TT

Butler Way

MK428WA

Hartwell Drive

MK428RA

Proctor Close

MK428HW

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RD

Hillgrounds Road

MK428TS

Wells Close

MK428SU

Hartwell Drive

MK428RN

Gilbert Close

MK428UX

Hartwell Drive

MK428QR

Penwright Close

MK428DY

Austin Canons Way

MK428UU

Hartwell Drive

MK428SD

Loveridge Avenue

MK428TP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UY

Hartwell Drive

MK428QW

Chandler Path

MK428QE

Egglestone Close

MK428QS

Emmerton Road

MK428RE

Mortimer Road

MK428PY

Kempston North

MK428SB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428AU

Halsey Road

MK428UH

Downfield Way

MK428BX

Foster Place

MK428RU

Chapman Close

MK428TH

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QD

King Street

MK428SF

Loveridge Avenue

MK428UJ

Garden Close

MK428DG

Bedford Road

MK428QZ

Kempston North

MK428TJ

Prentice Gardens

MK428UR

Vineyard Way

MK428BN

King Street

MK428UD

Viking Grove

MK428RG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QJ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RH

Vyne Close

MK428AB

Bedford Road

MK428BP

Bedford Road

MK428QF

Newbury Close

MK428PX

Bedford Road

MK428DD

Bedford Road

MK428AA

Austin Canons

MK428SZ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428EJ

Manor Drive

Data Sources

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