Postcode MK42 7PB 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 5.9% 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 of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 7PB.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7PB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £307,250 in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £238,000 up to £777,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £390,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston South
In the MK42 7PB postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.