Postcode MK42 7DW 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 West & South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridgeway Woodland Country 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 high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from MK42 7DW.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7DW 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ridgeway Woodland Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Ridgeway Woodland Country Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wiles Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Wiles Wood |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 41, Hill Rise, Bedford, MK42 7DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 20, The Hoo, Bedford, MK42 7DQ | Detached | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 1, Braybrook, Bedford, MK42 7NE | Detached | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 42, Ditmas Avenue, Bedford, MK42 7DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 54, Ditmas Avenue, Bedford, MK42 7DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the MK42 7DW postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Ridge Road, Kempston, MK42 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 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 7DW, 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 7DW records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around MK42 7DW in Kempston West & South is £323,500 (about £331 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to MK42 7DW, including Ridgeway School (Good), Kempston Academy (Good) and Kempston Rural Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,466 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 7DW 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.