Postcode MK42 8EJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cryselco Park.
Kempston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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 of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8EJ.
Kempston North near MK42 8EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £223,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £369,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston North
In the MK42 8EJ postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR | Walking directions to Paul's Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.