Postcode MK43 9FJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 35.0 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wootton & Stewartby has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Wootton & Stewartby has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.7% 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 9FJ.
Wootton & Stewartby near MK43 9FJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kempston Hardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Kempston Hardwick |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £400,500 in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £987,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £496,225 |
| Flats | 1 | £226,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £347,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £318,750 |
10 year median price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural
In the MK43 9FJ postcode area, located within Wootton & Stewartby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Wootton Lower School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Wootton Upper School | Academy converter | Good |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 9FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 14 Cause End Road, Bedford, MK43 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Folkes Road, Bedford, MK43 9BY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.