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Kempston West

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About

Kempston West is a residential ward located on the western side of the larger Kempston urban area, adjacent to Bedford. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments, providing a range of property types. Its layout includes several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with a focus on practical amenities rather than a centralised high street. Green spaces are integrated throughout, with playing fields and smaller recreational areas.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Kempston Barracks site, which has influenced the area's development and community structure. The ward is well-connected by main roads like Bedford Road, facilitating travel into Bedford town centre. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a functional atmosphere centred around family homes and local schools. The overall environment is practical and community-oriented, shaped by its evolution from a separate town into a Bedford suburb.

Area overview

On average Kempston West has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kempston West is £58,241 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Kempston West

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kempston West 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£439,500
Flats24£205,000
Semi-Detached18£325,000
Terraced9£325,000

10 years median price trend in Kempston West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kempston West.

All postcodes in Kempston West

MK427DH

Durler Avenue

MK438RA

Cemetery Road

MK427GX

Townsend Walk

MK427FG

Basen Close

MK427DR

Ditmas Avenue

MK427FN

Crowsley Road

MK427GQ

The Green

MK427LY

Diemer Croft

MK427NE

Braybrook

MK427NF

Noah Walk

MK427BA

King William Close

MK427DN

Hill Rise

MK427FB

Mill Lane

MK427FR

Wilkinson Road

MK427FW

Oliver Close

MK427DL

The Dell

MK427DW

Ditmas Avenue

MK427GL

Riddy Walk

MK427GZ

Crouch Gardens

MK427NW

Keech Grove

MK427BL

Church Walk

MK427GP

Wilkinson Road

MK427AJ

High Street

MK427AS

King William Road

MK427BD

Mill Lane

MK427FH

Henman Close

MK427FT

Hilton Close

MK427AH

Camford Court

MK439AX

Kempston West

MK427LG

Molly Moore Avenue

MK427BE

Meadow View Road

MK427GJ

Walker Close

MK427GU

Baldwin Walk

MK427BJ

Water Lane

MK427DA

Ridge Road

MK427NG

Bird Grove

MK427NN

Eagles Heath

MK427AA

Manor Close

MK427GD

Wilkinson Road

MK427GN

Griffin Way

MK427PG

Orchard Drive

MK427DT

Deacon Avenue

MK427FL

Chibnall Close

MK427EB

Hill Rise

MK427BH

Church Walk

MK427FD

Mill Lane

MK427FE

Mill Lane

MK427FS

Hilton Close

MK427AX

Manor Drive

MK427AL

High Street

MK427EQ

Judith Gardens

MK427JZ

Carding Way

MK427AT

King William Road

MK427FF

Burr Close

MK427FY

Fletcher Road

MK427FZ

Clover Way

MK427GW

Walford Grove

MK427GG

Saunders Field

MK427BX

High Street

MK427FQ

Hebbes Close

MK427DP

Ditmas Avenue

MK427FX

Lewis Close

MK427NQ

Austin Gardens

MK438RB

Cemetery Road

MK427DF

Eugster Avenue

MK427AB

Manor Drive

MK427GY

Baker Drive

MK427GE

Brocklehurst Road

MK427GS

Fovargue Mead

MK427DQ

The Hoo

MK427GF

Handley Walk

MK427GR

Smith Mews

MK427AU

King William Road

MK427BG

Greenview Close

MK427AR

High Street

MK427FU

Manley Way

MK438RD

Cemetery Road

MK427DG

Durler Avenue

MK427BN

High Street

MK427BB

Riverview Way

MK427DJ

Hill Rise

MK427DU

Deacon Avenue

MK427GT

The Bower

MK427LZ

Ridge Road

MK427FJ

Martell Drive

Data Sources

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