Postcode MK42 8RZ is located in an urban city, within the Kempston North area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 median sale price in Kempston North is £333,000 (around £380 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £378,000. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kempston Riverside Park.
Kempston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,366 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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 8RZ.
Kempston North near MK42 8RZ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.5 mi | Great Denham Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Denham Country Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 (about £380 per square foot) in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £247,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £375,000 | £384 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £332,500 | £345 |
| Flats | 3 | £315,000 | £415 |
| Terraced | 14 | £279,750 | £381 |
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 | £380,000 | £329,825 | £332,500 | £261,500 |
| 2026 | £387,500 | — | £303,000 | £295,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £107 | £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 | £464 | £338 | £327 |
| 2024 | £372 | £431 | £380 | £352 |
| 2025 | £375 | £428 | £370 | £381 |
| 2026 | £408 | — | £362 | £330 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 8RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 2, Odell Close, Bedford, MK42 8RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 12, Earls Holme, Bedford, MK42 8PG | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 5, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 6, Vanguard Close, Bedford, MK42 8UG | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 9, Denton Close, Bedford, MK42 8RY | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the MK42 8RZ postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Rivertree Free School | Free schools special | Unrated. | |
Rivertree Free School ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Grange Academy | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2022. | |
Grange Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 May 2022
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Westfield Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 May 2022. | |
Westfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 May 2022
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 8RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for MK42 8RZ, 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 8RZ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around MK42 8RZ in Kempston North is £333,000 (about £380 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to MK42 8RZ, including Rivertree Free School, Grange Academy (Good) and Westfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to MK42 8RZ is Bedford, about 1,570 m away.
MK42 8RZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,366 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 8RZ is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Oliver (Labour Party).