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Kempston West & South

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About

Kempston West & South is a residential area on the outskirts of Bedford, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the mid-to-late 20th century. The layout is characterised by cul-de-sacs and avenues, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Local amenities are centred along Bedford Road, which serves as the main thoroughfare connecting the area to the town centre.

The open space of Addison Howard Park provides a green corridor through the neighbourhood. A specific local feature is the presence of the Kempston Barracks, a significant military site with a long history, which influences the area's character. Daily life revolves around local schools, shops, and community facilities like the King's Arms pub.

Area overview

On average Kempston West & South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year. There are 6 schools in Kempston West & South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Kempston West & South is home to around 10,562 people, with a population density of about 1,661.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kempston West & South Population
10,562
Population density
1,661.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.85(+35%)
Shoplifting
31.91(+349%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.82(+20%)
Public order
12.69(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,403
60.63%
Other White
1,071
10.14%
Indian
998
9.45%
African
412
3.9%
Caribbean
256
2.42%
Total population: 10,561

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,358
28.5%
No qualifications
1,503
18.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,432
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,195
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,030
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 8,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,474
36.58%
Owns outright
1,141
28.31%
Other social rented
611
15.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
12.8%
Social rents from council
112
2.78%
Total households: 4,030

Property prices in Kempston West & South

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Kempston West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £545,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kempston West & 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 West & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£423,750
Flats16£217,500
Semi-Detached46£313,750
Terraced19£270,000

10 years median price trend in Kempston West & South

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

All postcodes in Kempston West & South

MK427LW

The Old Yard

MK427SY

Chantry Road

MK427DH

Durler Avenue

MK453TG

Wixams & Wilstead

MK427GX

Townsend Walk

MK427HD

Drayton Road

MK427NS

Laurel Walk

MK439GX

Marsh Leys Mews

MK427HT

Hastings Road

MK427AZ

Interchange Retail Park

MK427ED

White Lodge Close

MK427EP

Balliol Road

MK427FG

Basen Close

MK427AF

Singer Way

MK427DR

Ditmas Avenue

MK427FN

Crowsley Road

MK427GQ

The Green

MK427QB

Triumph Way

MK439NS

Manor Road

MK428JL

St Johns Avenue

MK427HA

Williamson Road

MK427JB

Orchard Street

MK427JN

The Elms

MK427JU

The Planes

MK427LY

Diemer Croft

MK427HP

Carnell Close

MK427NE

Braybrook

MK428JN

St John's Avenue

MK427AP

Ampthill Road

MK427JE

Adams Close

MK427NF

Noah Walk

MK427QA

Woburn Road

MK427RH

Chantry Avenue

MK427DN

Hill Rise

MK427EX

Huntingdon Road

MK427HR

Williamson Road

MK427HJ

Williamson Road

MK427HY

Williamson Road

MK427JX

The Maples

MK427NB

The Links

MK427PD

Cherry Walk

MK427RX

Eaton Road

MK427SQ

Naylor Avenue

MK427FR

Wilkinson Road

MK427JJ

Orchard Street

MK427PP

Walnut Walk

MK427EL

The Glen

MK427JR

The Alders

MK427LH

The Rowans

MK427SX

Juniper Walk

MK428TZ

St John's Avenue

MK427AE

Singer Way

MK427BT

High Street

MK427FW

Oliver Close

MK427SG

Naylor Avenue

MK427DL

The Dell

MK427HF

Dennis Road

MK427NU

Beech Walk

MK427RL

Chantry Avenue

MK428ER

St Johns Walk

MK427XT

Adams Close

MK427JL

The Sycamores

MK427DW

Ditmas Avenue

MK427GL

Riddy Walk

MK427GZ

Crouch Gardens

MK427NW

Keech Grove

MK427PA

Beech Walk

MK427EU

Bruce Road

MK439SS

Ridge Road

MK427DE

Barnard Avenue

MK427ET

Balliol Road

MK427GP

Wilkinson Road

MK427PT

Chestnut Gardens

MK427RP

Eaton Road

MK428ES

St Johns Street

MK427FH

Henman Close

MK427FT

Hilton Close

MK427HB

Lincoln Road

MK427JY

Wolseley Road

MK427QL

Woburn Road

MK427DB

Brook Drive

MK427LP

The Larches

MK427RZ

Magnolia Close

MK428JJ

St Johns Avenue

MK439AX

Kempston West

MK427LD

The Links

MK427NL

Ash Walk

MK427RB

The Briars

MK427GJ

Walker Close

MK427PB

Cherry Walk

MK427RT

Whitebeam Close

MK427AG

Singer Way

MK427BP

High Street

MK427GU

Baldwin Walk

MK427HU

Chantry Road

MK427QT

Chantry Road

MK427DA

Ridge Road

MK427JP

The Elms

MK427LB

The Links

MK427NG

Bird Grove

Data Sources

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