Postcode MK42 7NY is located in an urban city, within the Kempston South area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 median sale price in Kempston South is £310,000 (around £362 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £291,500 and £357,500. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from MK42 7NY.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7NY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kempston Hardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Kempston Hardwick |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £362 per square foot) in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £380,000 | £381 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £310,000 | £357 |
| Terraced | 4 | £230,000 | £324 |
| 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 | £380,000 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
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 | £391 | £368 | £366 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 7NY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | 17, Carding Way, Bedford, MK42 7JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £397,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 29, Carding Way, Bedford, MK42 7JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 24, Carding Way, Bedford, MK42 7JZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £381,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 22, Baker Drive, Bedford, MK42 7GY | Terraced | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 8, Walford Grove, Bedford, MK42 7GW | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the MK42 7NY postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Kempston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Springfield Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2022. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 7NY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 7NY, 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 7NY records about 64 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around MK42 7NY in Kempston South is £310,000 (about £362 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to MK42 7NY, including Kempston Academy (Good), Balliol Primary School (Good) and Springfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to MK42 7NY is Kempston Hardwick, about 1,486 m away.
MK42 7NY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,696 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 7NY is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Rex Meader (Labour Party).