Postcode MK42 8JZ 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 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston Central & East is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 1.3 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 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 123.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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 of residents in Kempston Central & East is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8JZ.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8JZ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.3 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 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 | 15 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £252,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 8JZ 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 8JZ
| 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 | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 90,92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.