Postcode MK42 8SQ 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 £369 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £379,000. The nearest station is Bedford, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 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 per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK42 8SQ.
Kempston North near MK42 8SQ 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 1.2 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 |
| 0.3 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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 (about £369 per square foot) in Kempston North area, with individual transactions ranging from £240,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £380,000 | £378 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £345,000 | £353 |
| Flats | 1 | £315,000 | £523 |
| Terraced | 14 | £279,750 | £369 |
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 | £420,000 | — | £303,000 | £303,750 |
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 | £444 | £370 | £381 |
| 2026 | £406 | — | £362 | £320 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK42 8SQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 6, Slater Close, Bedford, MK42 8SQ | Detached | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 3, Proctor Close, Bedford, MK42 8RA | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 14, Loveridge Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8SD | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 5, Marshall Close, Bedford, MK42 8RT | Detached | Freehold | £385,500 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 5, Burgess Close, Bedford, MK42 8RF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the MK42 8SQ postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK42 8SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8SQ, 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 8SQ 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around MK42 8SQ in Kempston North is £333,000 (about £369 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to MK42 8SQ, including Grange Academy (Good), Bedford Road Primary Academy and Greys Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
MK42 8SQ 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 8SQ is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Oliver (Labour Party).