Postcode MK43 9NS is located in an urban city, within the Wixams & Wilstead ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Kempston West & South area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.2 miles away.
Kempston West & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,844 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Kempston West & South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kempston West & South is £60,205 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK43 9NS.
Kempston West & South near MK43 9NS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kempston Hardwick | N/A | Walking directions to Kempston Hardwick |
Based on 191 recent sales, the median property price is £360,050 in Wixams & Wilstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,035,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 79 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £225,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £339,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wixams & Wilstead
In the MK43 9NS postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are no 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.