Postcode MK42 8PG is located in an urban city, within the Kempston North ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,607 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8PG.
Kempston North near MK42 8PG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Great Denham Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Denham Country Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £223,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £369,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston North
In the MK42 8PG postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.