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Kempston West

About

Kempston West is a residential ward located in the town of Kempston, just southwest of Bedford. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It features several local amenities, including schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to everyday needs. The ward is well-connected to Bedford via major roads like the A428, making commuting convenient.

Green spaces such as Addison Howard Park provide recreational opportunities for residents. The ward also includes Kempston Rural, which adds a more open, countryside feel to parts of the area. Kempston West has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and facilities like the Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre serving as hubs for social and physical activities. The area balances suburban living with easy access to Bedford’s larger employment and retail centres.

Area overview

On average Kempston West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kempston West is £46,819 per year. There are 4 schools in Kempston West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Kempston West

MK427FJ

Cemetery Road

MK427FG

Basen Close

MK427GX

Kempston West & South

MK427DR

Ditmas Avenue

MK427FN

Basen Close

MK427GQ

The Green

MK427LY

Diemer Croft

MK427NE

Braybrook

MK427BA

Greenkeepers Road

MK427DN

Hill Rise

MK427NF

Braybrook

MK427FB

Mill Lane

MK427FR

Baldwin Walk

MK427DL

The Dell

MK427FW

Oliver Close

MK427NW

Austin Gardens

MK427GZ

Crouch Gardens

MK427DW

Ditmas Avenue

MK427GL

Kempston West & South

MK427BL

Kempston North

MK427GP

Bird Grove

MK427AH

High Street

MK427AJ

High Street

MK427AS

King William Road

MK427BD

Mill Lane

MK427FH

Chibnall Close

MK427FT

Hilton Close

MK439AX

Kempston West & South

MK427BE

Greenview Close

MK427LG

Molly Moore Avenue

MK427GJ

Walker Close

MK427GU

Baldwin Walk

MK427DA

Ridge Road

MK427BJ

Water Lane

MK427AA

Manor Close

MK427NG

Bird Grove

MK427NN

Eagles Heath

MK427DT

Deacon Avenue

MK427FL

Chibnall Close

MK427GD

Ridge Road

MK427GN

Brocklehurst Road

MK427PG

Ridge Road

MK427BH

Cemetery Road

MK427EB

Hill Rise

MK427FD

Mill Lane

MK427FE

Mill Lane

MK427FS

Hilton Close

MK427AL

High Street

MK427AX

Manor Drive

MK427EQ

Judith Gardens

MK427JZ

Baker Drive

MK427AT

King William Road

MK427FF

Burr Close

MK427FY

Fletcher Road

MK427FZ

Clover Way

MK427GG

Martell Drive

MK427GW

Carding Way

MK427BX

High Street

MK427FQ

Church End

MK427DP

Ditmas Avenue

MK427NQ

Austin Gardens

MK427FX

Lewis Close

MK438RB

Cemetery Road

MK427AB

Manor Drive

MK427DF

Barnard Avenue

MK427GY

Baker Drive

MK427GE

Brocklehurst Road

MK427DQ

The Hoo

MK427GF

Ridge Road

MK427GR

Smith Mews

MK427GS

Fovargue Mead

MK427AU

King William Close

MK427BG

Greenview Close

MK427AR

Bartrum Close

MK427FU

Cemetery Road

MK427DG

Durler Avenue

MK438RD

Cemetery Road

MK427BN

High Street

MK427BB

Meadowview Road

MK427DH

Durler Avenue

MK427DJ

Hill Rise

MK427DU

Deacon Avenue

MK427GT

The Bower

MK427LZ

Ridge Road

MK438RA

Cemetery Road