Postcode MK42 8QD 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8QD.
Kempston North near MK42 8QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.4 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 | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wood Park | Small | Walking directions to Wood Park |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £234,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £385,000 | £391 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £345,000 | £363 |
| Flats | 3 | £329,700 | £414 |
| Terraced | 13 | £265,000 | £393 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £325,000 | £107,500 | £267,500 | £183,500 |
| 2017 | £293,750 | £190,000 | £262,500 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | — | £300,000 | £270,000 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | — | £272,500 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | — | £263,750 | £214,000 |
| 2021 | £352,500 | — | £261,250 | £231,750 |
| 2022 | £395,250 | — | £284,300 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £407,000 | £317,450 | £297,500 | £277,500 |
| 2024 | £391,000 | £264,950 | £270,000 | £247,550 |
| 2025 | £382,500 | £329,950 | £332,500 | £258,000 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | — | — | £312,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £274 | £245 |
| 2017 | £255 | £291 | £301 |
| 2018 | £296 | £245 | £235 |
| 2019 | £278 | £287 | £311 |
| 2020 | £306 | £261 | £313 |
| 2021 | £318 | £289 | £290 |
| 2022 | £364 | £378 | £325 |
| 2023 | £367 | £338 | £327 |
| 2024 | £372 | £380 | £352 |
| 2025 | £372 | £370 | £393 |
| 2026 | £406 | — | £309 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 8QD.
In the MK42 8QD postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Kempston News | 102 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Kempston News |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK42 8QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sue Oliver
Kempston North - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK42 8QD records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK42 8QD in Kempston North is £330,975 (about £386 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to MK42 8QD, including Bedford Road Primary Academy, Grange Academy (Good) and Greys Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 8QD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,842 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK42 8QD is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Oliver (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.