Postcode MK42 7HD is located in an urban city, within the Kempston Central & East 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 77.5 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cryselco 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 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7HD.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 7HD postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.