Postcode MK42 8AB is located in an urban city, within the Kempston North ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns, about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Addison Howard Park.
Kempston North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a high crime rate, with approximately 85 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 164 ft away from MK42 8AB.
Kempston North near MK42 8AB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.7 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Slipe | Large | Walking directions to The Slipe |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £385,000 | £391 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £345,000 | £363 |
| Flats | 3 | £329,700 | £414 |
| Terraced | 13 | £265,000 | £393 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £107,500 | £267,500 | £183,500 |
| 2017 | £293,750 | £190,000 | £262,500 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | — | £300,000 | £270,000 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | — | £272,500 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | — | £263,750 | £214,000 |
| 2021 | £352,500 | — | £261,250 | £231,750 |
| 2022 | £395,250 | — | £284,300 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £407,000 | £317,450 | £297,500 | £277,500 |
| 2024 | £391,000 | £264,950 | £270,000 | £247,550 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £329,950 | £332,500 | £258,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | — | — | £312,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £274 | £245 |
| 2017 | £255 | £291 | £301 |
| 2018 | £296 | £245 | £235 |
| 2019 | £278 | £287 | £311 |
| 2020 | £306 | £261 | £313 |
| 2021 | £318 | £289 | £290 |
| 2022 | £364 | £378 | £325 |
| 2023 | £367 | £338 | £327 |
| 2024 | £372 | £380 | £352 |
| 2025 | £372 | £370 | £393 |
| 2026 | £406 | — | £309 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 8AB.
In the MK42 8AB postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lambert | 36 Whitbread Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9DY | Walking directions to Lambert |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Westville Road, Bedford, MK42 9BL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 90,92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | P J Supermarket | 37 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU | Walking directions to P J Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK42 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Oliver
Kempston North - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 8AB records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK42 8AB in Kempston North is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to MK42 8AB, including St John's School (Good), Peter Pan Nursery School (Outstanding) and Cauldwell School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 8AB is Bedford St Johns, about 1,077 m away.
MK42 8AB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,466 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 8AB is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Oliver (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.