Postcode MK43 9LB 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 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wootton & Stewartby is £51,100 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 1.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wiles Wood.
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 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Wootton & Stewartby is £51,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 9LB.
Wootton & Stewartby near MK43 9LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £388,500 in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,415,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £495,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £226,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £300,000 |
10 years price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural
In the MK43 9LB postcode area, located within Wootton & Stewartby, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Wootton Lower School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Wootton Upper School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Kempston Rural Primary School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 14 Cause End Road, Bedford, MK43 9DA | |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 46-48 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Legstraps | 20 Keeley Lane, Wootton, MK43 9HR | |
| 0.5 mi | The Chequers Inn | 47 Hall End Road, Wootton, MK43 9HP | |
| 0.5 mi | Fox and Duck | 13 Bedford Road, Wootton, MK43 9JT |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.