Postcode MK42 8AL is located in an urban city, within the Kempston Central & East ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston Central & East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston Central & East is £52,761 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Addison Howard Park.
Kempston Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston Central & East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kempston Central & East is £52,761 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 223 ft away from MK42 8AL.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8AL 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 |
| 0.9 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £256,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 8AL postcode area, located within Kempston Central & East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Westville Road, Bedford, MK42 9BL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lambert | 36 Whitbread Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9DY | Walking directions to Lambert |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 160,162 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 90,92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.