Postcode MK42 7AJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cryselco Park.
Kempston North has a low 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 36.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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 7AJ.
Kempston North near MK42 7AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £439,500 |
| Flats | 24 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston West
In the MK42 7AJ postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.