Postcode MK42 7PG is located in an urban city, within the Kempston West ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61.0 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 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from MK42 7PG.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7PG 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £206,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £322,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston West
In the MK42 7PG postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Ridge Road, Kempston, MK42 7LZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.