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Kempston South

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About

Kempston South is a residential ward on the southern edge of the Bedford urban area, bordered by the A421 and the River Great Ouse. Its housing stock is predominantly interwar and post-war semis and terraces, with some newer developments. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades along Bedford Road serving daily needs. The presence of Kempston Barracks, a significant military site with a long history, influences part of the local streetscape and community.

Green spaces include the linear pathways along the River Great Ouse and Hillgrounds Recreation Ground, which provides sports facilities. The ward is functionally connected to wider Bedford, with regular bus routes along Kempston's main roads. Residential life here is characterised by its proximity to both local amenities in Kempston and the larger retail and employment centres of Bedford town, just a short distance to the north.

Area overview

On average Kempston South has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kempston South is £60,076 per year. There are 2 schools in Kempston South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kempston South

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £777,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kempston South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£390,000
Semi-Detached23£312,500
Terraced7£246,000

10 years median price trend in Kempston South

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

All postcodes in Kempston South

MK427SF

Naylor Avenue

MK427RE

The Firs

MK427NT

Laurel Walk

MK427JS

The Links

MK427QG

Woburn Road

MK427LR

The Links

MK427JD

Orchard Street

MK427RZ

Magnolia Close

MK427RB

The Briars

MK427LL

The Hollies

MK427EE

Grisedale Court

MK427XT

Adams Close

MK427NU

Beech Walk

MK427LB

The Links

MK427LU

Lovat Walk

MK427QX

Chantry Avenue

MK427JT

The Planes

MK427QU

Chantry Road

MK427LX

Lovat Walk

MK427NH

Mulberry Walk

MK427SH

Ronald Close

MK427RH

Chantry Avenue

MK427SX

Juniper Walk

MK428EX

Bunyan Road

MK427PW

Railton Road

MK427RF

The Pines

MK427JL

The Sycamores

MK428HB

Elstow Road

MK427LT

The Links

MK427LJ

Orchard Street

MK427QB

Triumph Way

MK427NX

Beech Walk

MK427RX

Eaton Road

MK427HU

Chantry Road

MK427TN

Railton Road

MK427RG

Spruce Walk

MK427AZ

Interchange Retail Park

MK427PD

Cherry Walk

MK427AE

Singer Way

MK427JJ

Orchard Street

MK427NP

The Almonds

MK427RJ

Chantry Avenue

MK427JN

The Elms

MK427PF

Lilac Walk

MK427LD

The Links

MK427SG

Naylor Avenue

MK427TT

The Silver Birches

MK427NB

The Links

MK427NS

Laurel Walk

MK427ND

The Links

MK427PP

Walnut Walk

MK427SB

Lyon Close

MK427RT

Whitebeam Close

MK427PA

Beech Walk

MK427SY

Chantry Road

MK427PE

Lilac Walk

MK427JE

Adams Close

MK427RP

Eaton Road

MK427PB

Cherry Walk

MK427JH

Highfield Road

MK427RU

Chantry Avenue

MK427BU

Postley Road

MK427LS

Spruce Walk

MK427NA

Lovat Walk

MK427AF

Singer Way

MK427JY

Wolseley Road

MK427RW

Whitebeam Close

MK427NL

Ash Walk

MK427TZ

Harrier Way

MK427JX

The Maples

MK427JP

The Elms

MK427NR

Southfields Road

MK427LP

The Larches

MK427RN

Whitebeam Close

MK427AG

Singer Way

MK427QS

Beaumont Gardens

MK427TY

Harrier Way

MK427RY

Magnolia Close

MK427PL

Walnut Walk

MK428HJ

Elstow Road

MK427TR

The Silver Birches

MK427JB

Orchard Street

MK427LH

The Rowans

MK427PH

Lilac Walk

MK427AW

Singer Way

MK427AY

Wolseley Court

MK427NY

Wolseley Road

MK427PR

Springfield Centre

MK427PN

Railton Road

MK427JU

The Planes

MK427PU

Singer Way

MK427RQ

Spruce Walk

MK427BY

Sunbeam Road

MK427JR

The Alders

MK427TS

The Silver Birches

MK427QA

Woburn Road

MK427TP

The Silver Birches

MK427TH

Osprey Close

MK427QQ

Dudley Close

MK427JW

The Elms

Data Sources

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