Postcode MK43 9SS is located in an urban city, within the Wootton & Kempston Rural 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 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Kempston Hardwick located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ridgeway Woodland Country Park.
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 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kempston West & South is £47,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from MK43 9SS.
Kempston West & South near MK43 9SS 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ridgeway Woodland Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Ridgeway Woodland Country Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wiles Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Wiles Wood |
| 0.1 mi | Gateway Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Gateway Wood |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £400,500 in Wootton & Kempston Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 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 | 53 | £490,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £226,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wootton & Kempston Rural
In the MK43 9SS postcode area, located within Kempston West & South, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.