Postcode MK42 9DG 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year. The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Slipe.
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 high crime rate, with approximately 89.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.7% 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 per household in Kempston North is £53,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from MK42 9DG.
Kempston North near MK42 9DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| 0.6 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Slipe | Large | Walking directions to The Slipe |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 in Kempston Central & East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £256,000 |
10 year median price trend in Kempston Central & East
In the MK42 9DG postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK42 9DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lambert | 36 Whitbread Avenue, Bedford, MK42 9DY | Walking directions to Lambert |
| 0.3 mi | P J Supermarket | 37 Aspley Road, Bedford, MK42 9JU | Walking directions to P J Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 13,15 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Westville Road, Bedford, MK42 9BL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Carmangerie Romaneasca | 82 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JA | Walking directions to Carmangerie Romaneasca |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.