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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 85 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
85
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
41.47(+31%)
Shoplifting
29.35(+329%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.86(+28%)
Public order
11.36(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.2(+13%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 in Kempston West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £515,000.

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
Semi-Detached44£320,000
Flats17£225,000
Detached23£408,000
Terraced19£260,000

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

MK427EJ

Campbell Close

MK427SQ

Naylor Avenue

MK439AX

Kempston West

MK427NB

The Links

MK427BZ

Sunbeam Road

MK427HH

Williamson Road

MK428JJ

St Johns Avenue

MK427LH

The Rowans

MK427QP

Woburn Road

MK427SF

Naylor Avenue

MK427NJ

The Hornbeams

MK427EF

Wolseley Road

MK427ND

The Links

MK427AE

Singer Way

MK427FJ

Martell Drive

MK427HY

Williamson Road

MK427DH

Durler Avenue

MK427GQ

The Green

MK427HL

Williamson Road

MK439GX

Marsh Leys Mews

MK427JX

The Maples

MK427SX

Juniper Walk

MK427HJ

Williamson Road

MK427NG

Bird Grove

MK427RN

Whitebeam Close

MK427RB

The Briars

MK427RP

Eaton Road

MK427DS

Eugster Avenue

MK427LW

The Old Yard

MK427FN

Crowsley Road

MK427QH

Abbott Crescent

MK427DQ

The Hoo

MK427QT

Chantry Road

MK427LY

Diemer Croft

MK427LA

The Links

MK427NW

Keech Grove

MK427PQ

Balliol Road

MK427DP

Ditmas Avenue

MK427EX

Huntingdon Road

MK427NQ

Austin Gardens

MK427SH

Ronald Close

MK427GJ

Walker Close

MK427LB

The Links

MK427HU

Chantry Road

MK427JE

Adams Close

MK427RT

Whitebeam Close

MK427EY

Harter Road

MK427EZ

Hastings Road

MK427QA

Woburn Road

MK427HS

Hooper Close

MK428TZ

St John's Avenue

MK427TR

The Silver Birches

MK427NN

Eagles Heath

MK427XT

Adams Close

MK427TT

The Silver Birches

MK427TN

Railton Road

MK427BU

Postley Road

MK427FL

Chibnall Close

MK427RF

The Pines

MK427RJ

Chantry Avenue

MK427PL

Walnut Walk

MK427TS

The Silver Birches

MK428EX

Bunyan Road

MK427GR

Smith Mews

MK439SS

Ridge Road

MK427UH

Brooklands

MK427NR

Southfields Road

MK427JH

Highfield Road

MK427LX

Lovat Walk

MK427GN

Griffin Way

MK427NP

The Almonds

MK427DL

The Dell

MK427RX

Eaton Road

MK427EU

Bruce Road

MK427LP

The Larches

MK439AB

Woburn Road

MK428JS

St Johns Avenue

MK427SY

Chantry Road

MK427EL

The Glen

MK427BT

High Street

MK453TG

Wixams & Wilstead

MK453JE

Ampthill Road

MK427HB

Lincoln Road

MK427FG

Basen Close

MK427AF

Singer Way

MK427AP

Ampthill Road

MK427QQ

Dudley Close

MK427FZ

Clover Way

MK427LZ

Ridge Road

MK427NX

Beech Walk

MK427FH

Henman Close

MK427JZ

Carding Way

MK427DW

Ditmas Avenue

MK427JY

Wolseley Road

MK427LJ

Orchard Street

MK427TJ

Cryselco Close

MK427PR

Springfield Centre

MK427AZ

Interchange Retail Park

MK427GS

Fovargue Mead

MK427NY

Wolseley Road

Data Sources

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