Postcode MK42 8RH 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 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston North has a low 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 36.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 8RH.
Kempston North near MK42 8RH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
Based on 39 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 | 12 | £367,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £384,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £252,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston North
In the MK42 8RH postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 252-274 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 12-14 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | St Johns Food and Wine | 32 St John's Street, Kempston, MK42 8EP | Walking directions to St Johns Food and Wine |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.