Postcode MK42 7LD 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 94.8 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 Bedford St Johns located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 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 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7LD.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7LD 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Playground | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Playground |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £308,500 in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £777,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £390,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston South
In the MK42 7LD 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 7LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.