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Kempston North

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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 high 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 1 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
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kempston North

Median price£330,975
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £380K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kempston North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£385,000£391
Semi-Detached9£345,000£363
Flats3£329,700£414
Terraced13£265,000£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kempston North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£107,500£267,500£183,500
2017£293,750£190,000£262,500£230,000
2018£330,000£300,000£270,000
2019£310,000£272,500£210,000
2020£285,000£263,750£214,000
2021£352,500£261,250£231,750
2022£395,250£284,300£275,000
2023£407,000£317,450£297,500£277,500
2024£391,000£264,950£270,000£247,550
2025£382,500£329,950£332,500£258,000
2026£420,000£312,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kempston North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295£274£245
2017£255£291£301
2018£296£245£235
2019£278£287£311
2020£306£261£313
2021£318£289£290
2022£364£378£325
2023£367£338£327
2024£372£380£352
2025£372£370£393
2026£406£309
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kempston North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kempston North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Kempston North

What is the average house price in Kempston North?

The median sale price in Kempston North is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Kempston North?

Kempston North has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Kempston North?

Kempston North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Kempston North sits around rank 13,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Kempston North?

The average household income in Kempston North is around £53,785 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Kempston North?

Kempston North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sue Oliver (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Kempston North

MK428UJ

Garden Close

MK428AB

Bedford Road

MK428QY

Stanton Road

MK428QQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RX

Sanders Close

MK428RE

Mortimer Road

MK428UE

Butler Way

MK428UU

Hartwell Drive

MK428TN

Ely Way

MK428RF

Burgess Close

MK428UW

Downfield Way

MK428PY

Kempston North

MK428RL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428AA

Austin Canons

MK428SZ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428SG

Loveridge Avenue

MK428RU

Chapman Close

MK428RA

Proctor Close

MK428UA

Lichfield Close

MK428UL

Hartwell Drive

MK428TT

Butler Way

MK428QD

King Street

MK428AP

Kempston North

MK428QP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QT

Emmerton Road

MK428DD

Bedford Road

MK428QJ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428TS

Wells Close

MK428TH

Hillgrounds Road

MK428SD

Loveridge Avenue

MK428UB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428RD

Hillgrounds Road

MK428QW

Chandler Path

MK428UZ

Ripon Close

MK428DG

Bedford Road

MK428RS

Mobbs Close

MK428AT

Halsey Road

MK428SQ

Slater Close

MK428BN

King Street

MK428SA

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BX

Foster Place

MK428AS

Austin Canons

MK428RQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UY

Hartwell Drive

MK428BW

King Street

MK428TR

Butler Way

MK428BT

Foster Road

MK428TP

Hillgrounds Road

MK428DY

Austin Canons Way

MK428RJ

Fowler Close

MK428SB

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UG

Vanguard Close

MK428QU

Adamson Walk

MK428UH

Downfield Way

MK428UT

Hartwell Drive

MK428TU

Canterbury Close

MK428TW

Ely Way

MK428AN

Marlborough Park

MK428RG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BP

Bedford Road

MK428UF

Butler Way

MK428QB

Bedford Road

MK428AW

Marlborough Park

MK428AU

Halsey Road

MK428SF

Loveridge Avenue

MK428RZ

Odell Close

MK428QG

Hillgrounds Road

MK428HW

Hillgrounds Road

MK428PX

Bedford Road

MK428RN

Gilbert Close

MK428QL

Hillgrounds Road

MK428BU

Foster Road

MK428AX

Halsey Road

MK428SU

Hartwell Drive

MK428UD

Viking Grove

MK428QX

Emmerton Road

MK428EJ

Manor Drive

MK428SE

Loveridge Avenue

MK428RT

Marshall Close

MK428UP

Mayfield Close

MK428UX

Hartwell Drive

MK428RH

Vyne Close

MK428WA

Hartwell Drive

MK428QF

Newbury Close

MK428QR

Penwright Close

MK428HQ

Hillgrounds Road

MK428TX

Westminster Gardens

MK428PG

Earls Holme

MK428PN

Kempston North

MK428QZ

Kempston North

MK428UR

Vineyard Way

MK428DA

Bedford Road

MK428US

Hartwell Drive

MK428QE

Egglestone Close

MK428TJ

Prentice Gardens

MK428QS

Emmerton Road

MK428QH

Hillgrounds Road

MK428UN

Downfield Way

MK428RB

Gulliver Close

MK428RY

Denton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.