Postcode MK42 7PN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.9 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 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cryselco Park.
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 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from MK42 7PN.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Kempston South area, with individual transactions ranging from £232,000 up to £777,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £377,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston South
In the MK42 7PN postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Balliol Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Ridgeway School | Community special school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Kempston Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.