Postcode MK42 8TH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.2 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 0.8 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,466 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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 8TH.
Kempston North near MK42 8TH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kempston Riverside Park | Large | Walking directions to Kempston Riverside Park |
| 0.2 mi | Addison Howard Park | Large | Walking directions to Addison Howard Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Slipe | Large | Walking directions to The Slipe |
Based on 43 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 | 14 | £387,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £369,450 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston North
In the MK42 8TH postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 8TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 90,92 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 241 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8TP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Kempston News | 102 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG | Walking directions to Kempston News |
| 0.4 mi | Lambert | 36 Whitbread Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9DY | Walking directions to Lambert |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 205-207 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8DD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.