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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

MK427DZ

Kendall Road

MK427NX

Beech Walk

MK427DD

Lodge Avenue

MK427FU

Manley Way

MK427LA

The Links

MK427TN

Railton Road

MK427QH

Abbott Crescent

MK427QR

Woburn Road

MK438RD

Cemetery Road

MK427EZ

Hastings Road

MK427ND

The Links

MK427DG

Durler Avenue

MK427RF

The Pines

MK427TP

The Silver Birches

MK439AB

Woburn Road

MK427HS

Hooper Close

MK427LU

Lovat Walk

MK427RY

Magnolia Close

MK428EP

St Johns Street

MK427LJ

Orchard Street

MK427NJ

The Hornbeams

MK427PN

Railton Road

MK427PR

Springfield Centre

MK427RE

The Firs

MK427TT

The Silver Birches

MK427DJ

Hill Rise

MK427DU

Deacon Avenue

MK427NP

The Almonds

MK427BY

Sunbeam Road

MK427EG

Countess Gardens

MK427PY

Kempston Central & East

MK427EE

Grisedale Court

MK427GT

The Bower

MK427LZ

Ridge Road

MK427QP

Woburn Road

MK427JA

Orchard Street

MK427NA

Lovat Walk

MK427PE

Lilac Walk

MK428JP

St Johns Avenue

MK427EY

Harter Road

MK427FJ

Martell Drive

MK427HG

Dennis Road

MK427HH

Williamson Road

MK427TJ

Cryselco Close

Data Sources

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