Postcode MK42 7FT 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.5 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 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gateway Wood.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from MK42 7FT.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7FT 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 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 | 11 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £206,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £322,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston West
In the MK42 7FT postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.