Postcode MK42 8HQ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below 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, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8HQ.
Kempston North near MK42 8HQ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Great Denham Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Denham Country Park |
| 0.4 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 8HQ.
In the MK42 8HQ postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 8HQ, 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 8HQ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8HQ in Kempston North is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to MK42 8HQ, including Grange Academy (Good), Westfield Primary School (Good) and Bedford Road Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK42 8HQ is Bedford, about 1,574 m away.
MK42 8HQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,607 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 8HQ 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.