Postcode MK42 8JG 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 very high crime levels, with around 113.0 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Wood Park.
Kempston Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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 8JG.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8JG 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cryselco Park | Small | Walking directions to Cryselco 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 8JG postcode area, located within Kempston Central & East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 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 | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Southfields News | 10 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JB | Walking directions to Southfields News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.