Postcode MK42 7JT is located in an urban city, within the Kempston South ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.8 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 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Wood Park.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,912 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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 7JT.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7JT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,000 up to £777,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £377,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston South
In the MK42 7JT postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.