Postcode MK42 7DE is located in an urban city, within the Kempston Central & East ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cryselco Park.
Kempston West & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7DE.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £545,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £252,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 7DE postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Ridgeway School | Community special school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Kempston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Luci & Lina's Fish Bar | 70 High Street, Kempston, MK42 7AR | |
| 0.2 mi | Dragon King | 81 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | |
| 0.3 mi | Bella Italia | 28,30 High Street, Kempston, MK42 7AR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.