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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

MK427GW

Walford Grove

MK427NT

Laurel Walk

MK427DJ

Hill Rise

MK427HR

Williamson Road

MK427NE

Braybrook

MK427DU

Deacon Avenue

MK427FY

Fletcher Road

MK427EW

Wyatt Road

MK427BS

High Street

MK427GZ

Crouch Gardens

MK427PH

Lilac Walk

MK427EN

Wyatt Road

MK428ER

St Johns Walk

MK427QR

Woburn Road

MK427JB

Orchard Street

MK427PU

Singer Way

MK427BY

Sunbeam Road

MK427HF

Dennis Road

MK427DF

Eugster Avenue

MK427QB

Triumph Way

MK427NL

Ash Walk

MK427FQ

Hebbes Close

MK427RD

The Briars

MK427QX

Chantry Avenue

MK427PN

Railton Road

MK427HP

Carnell Close

MK427LD

The Links

MK427DR

Ditmas Avenue

MK427GY

Baker Drive

MK427JW

The Elms

MK427DG

Durler Avenue

MK427DX

Galloway Close

MK427NU

Beech Walk

MK427RE

The Firs

MK428ET

St Johns Avenue

MK427FW

Oliver Close

MK427HG

Dennis Road

MK427HT

Hastings Road

MK427EP

Balliol Road

MK427HE

Lincoln Road

MK427PF

Lilac Walk

MK427LS

Spruce Walk

MK427JR

The Alders

MK428JR

St Johns Avenue

MK427FA

Bartrum Close

MK427JS

The Links

MK427BF

Guilas Close

MK427FU

Manley Way

MK427EH

Wyatt Road

MK439NS

Manor Road

MK427QG

Woburn Road

MK438RB

Cemetery Road

MK427AG

Singer Way

MK427NF

Noah Walk

MK427SG

Naylor Avenue

MK427FT

Hilton Close

MK427GL

Riddy Walk

MK427FS

Hilton Close

MK427JN

The Elms

MK427DE

Barnard Avenue

MK427FX

Lewis Close

MK427PT

Chestnut Gardens

MK427RR

Chantry Avenue

MK427QJ

Abbott Crescent

MK428ES

St Johns Street

MK427FR

Wilkinson Road

MK427BP

High Street

MK427LR

The Links

MK427PY

Kempston Central & East

MK427GE

Brocklehurst Road

MK427JP

The Elms

MK427LT

The Links

MK427RW

Whitebeam Close

MK427EA

Owen Close

MK427RH

Chantry Avenue

MK427ES

Balliol Road

MK427GT

The Bower

MK427ER

Balliol Road

MK427QS

Beaumont Gardens

MK427EB

Hill Rise

MK427DA

Ridge Road

MK427PJ

Walnut Walk

MK427PP

Walnut Walk

MK427QU

Chantry Road

MK427JJ

Orchard Street

MK427NH

Mulberry Walk

MK427HA

Williamson Road

MK427HD

Drayton Road

MK427DB

Brook Drive

MK427LL

The Hollies

MK427GP

Wilkinson Road

MK427RQ

Spruce Walk

MK428JN

St John's Avenue

MK427EG

Countess Gardens

MK427JA

Orchard Street

MK427SB

Lyon Close

MK427AY

Wolseley Court

MK427DT

Deacon Avenue

MK427QL

Woburn Road

MK427ED

White Lodge Close

Data Sources

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