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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 moderate crime levels, with around 98 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 of residents 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
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

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

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 £305,000 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
Detached19£427,500
Flats18£206,250
Semi-Detached43£308,500
Terraced19£275,000

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

MK427FW

Oliver Close

MK427AE

Singer Way

MK427SG

Naylor Avenue

MK427BT

High Street

MK427RL

Chantry Avenue

MK427NU

Beech Walk

MK427HF

Dennis Road

MK427DL

The Dell

MK428ER

St Johns Walk

MK427XT

Adams Close

MK427DW

Ditmas Avenue

MK427NW

Keech Grove

MK427GZ

Crouch Gardens

MK427GL

Riddy Walk

MK427JL

The Sycamores

MK427EU

Bruce Road

MK427PA

Beech Walk

MK439SS

Ridge Road

MK427DE

Barnard Avenue

MK428ES

St Johns Street

MK427RP

Eaton Road

MK427GP

Wilkinson Road

MK427JY

Wolseley Road

MK427FH

Henman Close

MK427ET

Balliol Road

MK427PT

Chestnut Gardens

MK427QL

Woburn Road

MK427HB

Lincoln Road

MK427FT

Hilton Close

MK428JJ

St Johns Avenue

MK427DB

Brook Drive

MK427RZ

Magnolia Close

MK427LP

The Larches

MK427RB

The Briars

MK427NL

Ash Walk

MK427LD

The Links

MK427QT

Chantry Road

MK427HU

Chantry Road

MK427GU

Baldwin Walk

MK427AG

Singer Way

MK427BP

High Street

MK427GJ

Walker Close

MK427PB

Cherry Walk

MK427RT

Whitebeam Close

MK427LB

The Links

MK427DA

Ridge Road

MK428JS

St Johns Avenue

MK427QG

Woburn Road

MK427NN

Eagles Heath

MK427NG

Bird Grove

MK427JP

The Elms

MK427TY

Harrier Way

MK427RQ

Spruce Walk

MK427PJ

Walnut Walk

MK427JT

The Planes

MK427RG

Spruce Walk

MK427PW

Railton Road

MK427EF

Wolseley Road

MK427PG

Orchard Drive

MK427GN

Griffin Way

MK427GD

Wilkinson Road

MK427DT

Deacon Avenue

MK427FL

Chibnall Close

MK427EB

Hill Rise

MK427SB

Lyon Close

MK427NR

Southfields Road

MK427PL

Walnut Walk

MK427RN

Whitebeam Close

MK427RD

The Briars

MK427AW

Singer Way

MK427BF

Guilas Close

MK427FS

Hilton Close

MK427UH

Brooklands

MK428ET

St Johns Avenue

MK427LX

Lovat Walk

MK427HX

Balliol Road

MK427TR

The Silver Birches

MK427BZ

Sunbeam Road

MK439AA

Woburn Road

MK427QU

Chantry Road

MK427QS

Beaumont Gardens

MK427SH

Ronald Close

MK427HL

Williamson Road

MK427FA

Bartrum Close

MK427EN

Wyatt Road

MK427PH

Lilac Walk

MK427LS

Spruce Walk

MK427PU

Singer Way

MK427JZ

Carding Way

MK427SF

Naylor Avenue

MK427FF

Burr Close

MK427GW

Walford Grove

MK427JH

Highfield Road

MK427DY

Wenlock Road

MK427RW

Whitebeam Close

MK427QJ

Abbott Crescent

MK427GG

Saunders Field

MK427NY

Wolseley Road

MK427EJ

Campbell Close

MK428JR

St Johns Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.