Postcode MK42 8JN 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 West & South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.5 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 West & South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8JN.
Kempston West & South near MK42 8JN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £545,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £252,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 8JN postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.