Postcode MK42 9EE 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 very high crime levels, with around 128.2 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 St Johns located about 0.6 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 128.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 267 ft away from MK42 9EE.
Kempston North near MK42 9EE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 9EE postcode area, located within Kempston North, 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.