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Kempston West & South

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About

Kempston West & South is a residential area located in the town of Kempston, just southwest of Bedford. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs. The nearby River Great Ouse provides green spaces and walking routes for residents.

Transport links are convenient, with easy access to Bedford via the A421 and regular bus services. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities like Kempston Leisure Centre offering sports and recreation. While quieter than central Bedford, Kempston West & South provides a balance of suburban living and accessibility to larger town amenities.

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 £47,400 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
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 103 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
Detached22£422,500
Flats18£206,250
Semi-Detached43£308,500
Terraced20£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

MK427SY

Chantry Road

MK427DD

Lodge Avenue

MK427EZ

Hastings Road

MK427FU

Cemetery Road

MK427LA

The Links

MK427ND

The Links

MK427TN

Railton Road

MK438RD

Cemetery Road

MK427DG

Durler Avenue

MK427QH

Abbott Crescent

MK427QR

Kempston West & South

MK427RF

The Pines

MK427TP

Ronald Close

MK439AB

Woburn Road

MK427HS

Balliol Road

MK427LJ

Orchard Street

MK427LU

Kempston West & South

MK427NJ

The Hornbeams

MK427RY

Ampthill Road

MK428EP

St John's Avenue

MK427DH

Durler Avenue

MK427DJ

Hill Rise

MK427DU

Deacon Avenue

MK427NP

Southfields Road

MK427PN

Railton Road

MK427PR

Orchard Street

MK427RE

The Firs

MK427TT

The Silver Birches

MK427BY

Singer Way

MK427EE

Kempston West & South

MK427EG

Countess Gardens

MK427GT

The Bower

MK427LZ

Ridge Road

MK427PY

Kempston West & South

MK427QP

Postley Road

MK427TJ

Cryselco Close

MK427EY

Harter Road

MK427FJ

Cemetery Road

MK427HG

Dennis Road

MK427HH

Williamson Road

MK427JA

Eaton Road

MK427NA

Kempston West & South

MK427PE

Kempston West & South

MK428JP

St John's Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.