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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

MK427NN

Eagles Heath

MK427QG

Woburn Road

MK428JS

St Johns Avenue

MK427PW

Railton Road

MK427RG

Spruce Walk

MK427EF

Wolseley Road

MK427GD

Wilkinson Road

MK427GN

Griffin Way

MK427JT

The Planes

MK427PG

Orchard Drive

MK427PJ

Walnut Walk

MK427RQ

Spruce Walk

MK427TY

Harrier Way

MK427DT

Deacon Avenue

MK427FL

Chibnall Close

MK427PL

Walnut Walk

MK427EB

Hill Rise

MK427NR

Southfields Road

MK427SB

Lyon Close

MK427AW

Singer Way

MK427BF

Guilas Close

MK427RD

The Briars

MK427RN

Whitebeam Close

MK427BZ

Sunbeam Road

MK427HX

Balliol Road

MK427TR

The Silver Birches

MK427FS

Hilton Close

MK427LX

Lovat Walk

MK427UH

Brooklands

MK428ET

St Johns Avenue

MK427EN

Wyatt Road

MK427FA

Bartrum Close

MK427HL

Williamson Road

MK427LS

Spruce Walk

MK427PH

Lilac Walk

MK427SH

Ronald Close

MK427QS

Beaumont Gardens

MK427QU

Chantry Road

MK439AA

Woburn Road

MK427PU

Singer Way

MK427JZ

Carding Way

MK427SF

Naylor Avenue

MK427EJ

Campbell Close

MK427FF

Burr Close

MK427FY

Fletcher Road

MK427FZ

Clover Way

MK427GW

Walford Grove

MK427JH

Highfield Road

MK428EX

Bunyan Road

MK428JR

St Johns Avenue

MK427DY

Wenlock Road

MK427GG

Saunders Field

MK427NY

Wolseley Road

MK427QJ

Abbott Crescent

MK427RW

Whitebeam Close

MK427RJ

Chantry Avenue

MK427FQ

Hebbes Close

MK427HE

Lincoln Road

MK427JD

Orchard Street

MK427LR

The Links

MK427TH

Osprey Close

MK427JW

The Elms

MK427QQ

Dudley Close

MK427TZ

Harrier Way

MK427DP

Ditmas Avenue

MK427EA

Owen Close

MK427FX

Lewis Close

MK427LT

The Links

MK427NQ

Austin Gardens

MK427PS

Orchard Street

MK438RB

Cemetery Road

MK427DF

Eugster Avenue

MK427HN

Haylock Close

MK427NT

Laurel Walk

MK427PF

Lilac Walk

MK427RR

Chantry Avenue

MK427EW

Wyatt Road

MK427HQ

Ramsey Close

MK427JS

The Links

MK427LL

The Hollies

MK427NH

Mulberry Walk

MK427RU

Chantry Avenue

MK453JE

Ampthill Road

MK427BS

High Street

MK427BU

Postley Road

MK427GY

Baker Drive

MK427EH

Wyatt Road

MK427GE

Brocklehurst Road

MK427TS

The Silver Birches

MK427DX

Galloway Close

MK427GS

Fovargue Mead

MK427PQ

Balliol Road

MK427QX

Chantry Avenue

MK427DQ

The Hoo

MK427ES

Balliol Road

MK427GF

Handley Walk

MK427GR

Smith Mews

MK427DS

Eugster Avenue

MK427ER

Balliol Road

MK427AY

Wolseley Court

Data Sources

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