Postcode MK43 8RL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 Kempston Hardwick located about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 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 9.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 8RL.
Harrold, Chellington & Turvey near MK43 8RL 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 1.9 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 8RL postcode area, located within Harrold, Chellington & Turvey, there are 1 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 8RL, 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.