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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £360K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £339 per square foot) in Kempston West & South area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kempston West & South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£431,250£357
Semi-Detached36£320,000£343
Terraced27£275,000£370
Flats14£212,500£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kempston West & South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston West & South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£336,500£174,995£249,999£221,250
2017£317,500£205,000£267,998£220,875
2018£330,000£189,500£245,000£229,498
2019£339,000£160,000£252,000£217,000
2020£340,000£156,000£262,500£216,000
2021£354,750£189,250£260,000£262,000
2022£352,000£247,950£288,500£270,000
2023£375,000£210,000£302,000£254,000
2024£397,500£212,500£297,500£268,750
2025£420,000£225,000£317,500£270,000
2026£410,000£270,000£315,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston West & South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kempston West & South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£279£286£257
2017£286£311£286£276
2018£293£309£273£274
2019£293£227£277£250
2020£297£259£294£264
2021£308£302£320£301
2022£371£329£335£340
2023£335£361£334£312
2024£333£320£346£310
2025£331£317£346£321
2026£374£326£354£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kempston West & South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kempston West & South in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.