Postcode MK42 8JF 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston Central & East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston Central & East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8JF.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8JF 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
| 0.2 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 8JF postcode area, located within Kempston Central & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Kempston News | 102 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Kempston News |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 90,92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.