Postcode MK42 8NB 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 43.1 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Addison Howard Park.
Kempston Central & East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,052 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston Central & East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from MK42 8NB.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8NB 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 8NB postcode area, located within Kempston Central & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Smiths Arms | 15 Margetts Road, Bedford, MK42 8DS | |
| 0.3 mi | Daleys Club | 86 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BB | |
| 0.4 mi | The Mulberry Bush | Orchard Street, Bedford, MK42 7PR |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ground Floor Cafe | Harefield Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9AZ | |
| 0.3 mi | Oriental Fusion | 76 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.