Postcode MK42 7FX 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 West & South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 median sale price in Kempston West is £321,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,500 and £361,250. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ridgeway Woodland Country Park.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,506 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from MK42 7FX.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7FX 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 1.1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Wiles Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Wiles Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £321,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,200 up to £487,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £455,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £335,000 | £339 |
| 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 | £445,000 | £225,000 | £330,000 | £321,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £245,000 | £331,250 | £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 | £325 | £327 | £347 | £377 |
| 2026 | £309 | £347 | £334 | £329 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7FX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 19, Lewis Close, Bedford, MK42 7FX | Terraced | Freehold | £341,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 17, Lewis Close, Bedford, MK42 7FX | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 63, Lewis Close, Bedford, MK42 7FX | Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 13, Lewis Close, Bedford, MK42 7FX | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 19, Lewis Close, Bedford, MK42 7FX | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the MK42 7FX postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 7FX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Ridge Road, Kempston, MK42 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 7FX, 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 7FX records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7FX in Kempston West is £321,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to MK42 7FX, including Ridgeway School (Good), Kempston Academy (Good) and Kempston Rural Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7FX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,506 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 7FX is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Emmanuel Valentine (Labour Party).