Postcode MK42 7AS is located in an urban city, within the Kempston West area 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 median sale price in Kempston West is £322,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,000 and £357,500. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 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 19,626 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% 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 7AS.
Kempston North near MK42 7AS 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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,200 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £455,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £342,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 17 | £320,000 | £387 |
| Flats | 15 | £225,000 | £332 |
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 | £245,000 | £332,500 | £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 | £327 | £361 | £377 |
| 2026 | £309 | £347 | £339 | £329 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 3 The Chase, 18, High Street, Bedford, MK42 7AR | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14, Greenview Close, Bedford, MK42 7BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Riverview Way, Bedford, MK42 7BB | Detached | Freehold | £444,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 10, Meadow View Road, Bedford, MK42 7BE | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 6, Judith Gardens, Bedford, MK42 7EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 |
In the MK42 7AS postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 7AS
| 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 | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 7AS, 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 7AS 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 7AS in Kempston West is £322,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to MK42 7AS, including Balliol Primary School (Good), Greys Education Centre (Good) and Bedford Road Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7AS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,626 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 7AS is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Emmanuel Valentine (Labour Party).