Postcode MK42 7AB is located in an urban city, within the Kempston West ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cryselco Park.
Kempston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7AB.
Kempston North near MK42 7AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £323,500 (about £331 per square foot) in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,250 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £455,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £342,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 20 | £323,000 | £379 |
| Flats | 15 | £225,000 | £329 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £394,495 | £180,995 | £269,995 | £255,000 |
| 2017 | £385,998 | £201,995 | £289,995 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £358,000 | £200,500 | £290,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | £392,000 | £178,000 | £270,000 | £251,500 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £168,000 | £279,000 | £271,000 |
| 2021 | £429,750 | £189,250 | £280,000 | £290,000 |
| 2022 | £392,500 | £235,000 | £345,000 | £315,000 |
| 2023 | £435,000 | £201,500 | £325,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £437,500 | £206,250 | £312,500 | £303,750 |
| 2025 | £444,000 | £225,000 | £325,000 | £321,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £270,000 | £330,000 | £330,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £277 | £278 | £310 | £305 |
| 2017 | £284 | £310 | £291 | £299 |
| 2018 | £296 | £311 | £285 | £301 |
| 2019 | £293 | £283 | £299 | £242 |
| 2020 | £281 | £231 | £309 | £290 |
| 2021 | £316 | £300 | £335 | £328 |
| 2022 | £361 | £329 | £331 | £346 |
| 2023 | £335 | £353 | £341 | £329 |
| 2024 | £330 | £304 | £308 | £323 |
| 2025 | £328 | £321 | £361 | £377 |
| 2026 | £309 | £326 | £339 | £329 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7AB.
In the MK42 7AB postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 7AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Emmanuel Valentine
Kempston West - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 7AB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK42 7AB in Kempston North is £323,500 (about £331 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to MK42 7AB, including Greys Education Centre (Good), Bedford Road Primary Academy and Balliol Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,842 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 7AB is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Emmanuel Valentine (Labour Party).
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.