Postcode MK42 8SB 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 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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 8SB.
Kempston North near MK42 8SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,000 up to £600,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £359,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £245,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston North
In the MK42 8SB postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Anglia Way, Great Denham, MK40 4SD | |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Roman Gate, Great Denham, MK40 4FU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kempston Liberal Club | 187b Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DG | |
| 0.5 mi | AFC Kempston Rovers Football Club | Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.