Postcode MK42 7HJ 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 high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 58.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from MK42 7HJ.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7HJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £288,750 (about £327 per square foot) in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £395,000 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £295,000 | £331 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 | £340 |
| Flats | 5 | £155,000 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234,250 | £113,500 | £229,000 | £190,000 |
| 2017 | £258,500 | £126,000 | £242,250 | £203,000 |
| 2018 | £318,000 | £122,500 | £251,000 | £212,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £131,000 | £233,000 | £206,500 |
| 2020 | £311,500 | £135,000 | £239,500 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £130,000 | £261,500 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £361,000 | £145,000 | £300,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £135,000 | £307,000 | £257,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £135,000 | £290,000 | £256,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | £130,250 | £295,000 | £256,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £155,000 | £365,000 | £267,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £279 | £221 | £246 | £234 |
| 2017 | £285 | £253 | £251 | £277 |
| 2018 | £281 | £223 | £265 | £278 |
| 2019 | £313 | £213 | £256 | £265 |
| 2020 | £301 | £220 | £260 | £261 |
| 2021 | £300 | £242 | £294 | £274 |
| 2022 | £354 | £255 | £325 | £309 |
| 2023 | £357 | £276 | £309 | £320 |
| 2024 | £339 | £222 | £323 | £319 |
| 2025 | £324 | £226 | £320 | £348 |
| 2026 | £243 | £327 | £320 | £321 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7HJ.
In the MK42 7HJ postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7HJ
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 7HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Lisa White
Kempston Central & East - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Nawaz
Kempston Central & East - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 7HJ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 7HJ in Kempston West & South is £288,750 (about £327 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to MK42 7HJ, including Balliol Primary School (Good), Kempston Academy (Good) and Ridgeway School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,466 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 7HJ is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Lisa White (Labour Party) and Mohammed Nawaz (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.