Postcode MK43 9BF is located in a rural town, within the Wootton & Kempston Rural ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Wootton & Stewartby area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wootton & Stewartby is £71,713 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Ridgeway Woodland Country Park.
Wootton & Stewartby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Wootton & Stewartby has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wootton & Stewartby is £71,713 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 9BF.
Wootton & Stewartby near MK43 9BF 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ridgeway Woodland Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Ridgeway Woodland Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wiles Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Wiles Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £492,500 | £4,005 |
| Flats | 1 | £100,125 | £1,615 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £357,500 | £3,898 |
| Terraced | 10 | £312,500 | £3,892 |
10 year median price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural
In the MK43 9BF postcode area, located within Wootton & Stewartby, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 9BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 14 Cause End Road, Bedford, MK43 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 9BF, 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
Blake Stephenson
Mid Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.