Postcode MK42 7GT 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 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 £322,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £261,000 and £357,500. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 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 24,696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from MK42 7GT.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7GT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ridgeway Woodland Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Ridgeway Woodland Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wiles Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Wiles Wood |
| 0.3 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £109,200 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £455,000 | £319 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £342,500 | £336 |
| 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 | £444,000 | £225,000 | £325,000 | £321,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £245,000 | £332,500 | £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 | £327 | £361 | £377 |
| 2026 | £309 | £347 | £339 | £329 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7GT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 10, The Bower, Bedford, MK42 7GT | Detached | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 6, Baldwin Walk, Bedford, MK42 7GU | Flats | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 9, Fovargue Mead, Bedford, MK42 7GS | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 165, Wilkinson Road, Bedford, MK42 7FR | Terraced | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 67, Wilkinson Road, Bedford, MK42 7FR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the MK42 7GT postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 7GT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Ridge Road, Kempston, MK42 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
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 7GT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Emmanuel Valentine
Kempston West - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 7GT records about 64 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 7GT in Kempston West is £322,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to MK42 7GT, including Ridgeway School (Good), Kempston Academy (Good) and Kempston Rural Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7GT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Bedfordshire covering MK42 7GT is Richard Fuller (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: James Emmanuel Valentine (Labour Party).