Postcode MK42 7JW 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% 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 Bedford St Johns, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wood Park.
Kempston West & South has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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 per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7JW.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
| 0.3 mi | Springfield Playground | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Playground |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £380,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £305,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 7 | £240,000 | £366 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267,500 | £215,500 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £280,500 | £240,500 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £230,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £304,000 | £244,000 | £213,000 |
| 2020 | £314,750 | £242,000 | £209,995 |
| 2021 | £292,500 | £253,500 | £222,500 |
| 2022 | £320,500 | £265,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £332,500 | £275,000 | £245,000 |
| 2024 | £361,000 | £300,000 | £263,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £308,500 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | £295,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299 | £284 | £251 |
| 2017 | £265 | £280 | £276 |
| 2018 | £292 | £274 | £267 |
| 2019 | £300 | £279 | £266 |
| 2020 | £327 | £292 | £271 |
| 2021 | £304 | £310 | £301 |
| 2022 | £345 | £343 | £373 |
| 2023 | £366 | £314 | £314 |
| 2024 | £341 | £350 | £327 |
| 2025 | £372 | £349 | £282 |
| 2026 | £395 | £373 | £379 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7JW.
In the MK42 7JW postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 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 |
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 7JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carl Rex Meader
Kempston South - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 7JW records about 63 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 7JW in Kempston West & South is £305,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to MK42 7JW, including Springfield Primary School (Good), Daubeney Academy (Requires improvement) and Camestone School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 7JW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,912 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 7JW is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Rex Meader (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.