Postcode MK43 8RH is located in a rural village, within the Wootton & Kempston Rural ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harrold, Chellington & Turvey area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harrold, Chellington & Turvey is £65,820 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harrold, Chellington & Turvey is £65,820 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from MK43 8RH.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey near MK43 8RH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,125 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £493,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £100,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £352,500 |
| Terraced | 11 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural
In the MK43 8RH postcode area, located within Harrold, Chellington & Turvey, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for MK43 8RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Wheeler
Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Susan Abood
Wootton & Kempston Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Fuller
North Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.