Postcode MK42 8SW is located in an urban city, within the Kempston Central & East ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kempston Central & East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston Central & East is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Addison Howard Park.
Kempston Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston Central & East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Kempston Central & East is £45,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 155 ft away from MK42 8SW.
Kempston Central & East near MK42 8SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £258,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 8SW postcode area, located within Kempston Central & East, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.