Postcode MK43 8RA is located in an urban city, within the Kempston West ward of Bedford in the East of England region , and forms part of the Kempston North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston North is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Kempston North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston North has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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 MK43 8RA.
Kempston North near MK43 8RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Kempston West area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £647,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £444,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £320,000 |
10 years price trend in Kempston West
In the MK43 8RA postcode area, located within Kempston North, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Ridge Road, Kempston, MK42 7LZ | |
| 0.5 mi | Paul's Superstore | 89-91 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HR |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.