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 moderate crime levels, with around 73.3 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 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.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £647,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £432,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £302,500 |
10 years price trend in Kempston West
In the MK42 7DW postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.