Postcode MK43 9HQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.3 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 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Wootton & Stewartby has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,175 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Wootton & Stewartby has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 9HQ.
Wootton & Stewartby near MK43 9HQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9HQ postcode area, located within Wootton & Stewartby, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wootton Lower School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Wootton Upper School | Academy converter | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK43 9HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 14 Cause End Road, Bedford, MK43 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.