Postcode MK42 7PS 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 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 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 21,939 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 low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 143 ft away from MK42 7PS.
Kempston West & South near MK42 7PS 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.1 mi | Springfield Playground | Small | Walking directions to Springfield Playground |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 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 | 11 | £400,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £307,250 |
| Terraced | 10 | £267,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston South
In the MK42 7PS postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 7PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Riley Way, Kempston, MK42 7GB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.