Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around MK42 9DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	50.5%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50.1%	49.5%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around MK42 9DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.9%	46.5%	3.6%	37.9%	8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.5%	33.7%	-7.8%	44.2%	-10.5%
Separated	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	2.2%	0.8%
Divorced	8%	11.8%	3.8%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	3.1%	5.1%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	40.4%	46.5%	6.1%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	43.6%	34.8%	-8.8%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	10.3%	12.9%	2.6%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	3.8%	4.5%	0.7%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.2%	0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around MK42 9DS this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.4%	28.1%	11.7%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	14%	-4.1%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	11.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	-1.7%
Apprenticeship	1%	4.3%	3.3%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	9.4%	-1.4%	16.9%	-7.5%
Degree or Similar	21.3%	29.1%	7.8%	33.8%	-4.7%
Other	16.7%	3.3%	-13.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	7.9%	8.9%	1.0%	1.1%	7.8%
Chinese	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	19.2%	13.4%	-5.8%	3.1%	10.3%
Pakistani	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	7.6%	1%	-6.6%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.9%	6.8%	4.9%	2.5%	4.3%
Black Caribbean	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	1.0%	0.5%
Other Black	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	0.9%	0.9%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.2%
White	50.4%	55.2%	4.8%	81.4%	-26.2%
Roma	0%	2.3%	2.3%	0.2%	2.1%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	2.7%	4.6%	1.9%	1.6%	3.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 51.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	59.6%	51.4%	-8.2%	83.2%	-31.8%
European Union	11.9%	28.8%	16.9%	6.1%	22.7%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	2.4%	4.3%	1.9%	2.7%	1.6%
Middle East and Asia	22.5%	12.7%	-9.8%	5.6%	7.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	1.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	58.5%	51.1%	-7.4%	83.2%	-32.1%
10+ Years	5.7%	23.5%	17.8%	9.8%	13.7%
5-10 Years	10.8%	6.6%	-4.2%	2.9%	3.7%
2-5 Years	7.3%	9.6%	2.3%	2.2%	7.4%
Less than 2 years	17.6%	9.1%	-8.5%	1.9%	7.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	47.7%	76.7%	-29.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	3.3%	0.6%	2.7%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Poland	8%	1.3%	6.7%
Romania	8.8%	0.9%	7.9%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	7.3%	1.2%	6.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	16.3%	13.5%	2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23%	37.2%	-14.2%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	14.4%	6.5%	7.9%
Sikh	5.3%	0.9%	4.4%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Kempston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempston Road was 263.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Cauldwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kempston Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Cauldwell and the 35th highest crime rate of 543 local areas in Bedford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,000

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in MK42 9DS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kempston Road are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bedford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kempston Road, Bedford, MK42 9DS

Estimated Average Property Prices for MK42 9DS

Average Price
£744,020

Semi-Detached
£175,903

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,880,255

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kempston Road

Average Price
£238,954

Semi-Detached
£280,058

Terraced
£276,248

Detached
£325,986

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,145

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kempston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Queen'S Head Public House, 38 Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building	£1,800,000	2021-11-05	£1,954,777
The Queen'S Head Public House, 38 Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedford Other, an established residential building	£505,000	2017-11-29	£575,295
40 Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£118,000	2013-09-20	£221,755
40 Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedford Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2009-12-15	£184,059
42 Kempston Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2003-10-27	£141,905

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for MK42 9DS

Employment

MK42 9DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	112
Part-Time Employee	34
Looking after home or family	28
Other	27
Retired	25
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	43
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Transport and storage	23
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Education	11
Other	7
Construction	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peter Pan Nursery School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	4out of 4	360 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Trees Nursery School Hawkins Road , MK42 9LS	4out of 4	1,165 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cauldwell School Edward Road , MK42 9DR	3out of 4	363 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Priory Primary School Greyfriars , MK40 1JD	4out of 4	1,236 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Shackleton Primary School Pearcey Road , MK42 9LZ	3out of 4	1,252 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen's Park Academy Chestnut Avenue , MK40 4HA	2out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Camestone School Jowitt Avenue , Kempston MK42 8NW	3out of 4	1,318 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford Free School Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AD	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Daubeney Academy Orchard Street , Kempston MK42 7PS	3out of 4	1,779 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddenham International School and Sports College Biddenham Turn , MK40 4AZ	3out of 4	1,785 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Academy Mile Road , MK42 9TR	3out of 4	2,168 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Newnham School Polhill Avenue , MK41 9DT	3out of 4	2,931 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedford College Cauldwell Street , MK42 9AH	- not rated	997 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's School Austin Canons , Bedford Road MK42 8AA	4out of 4	398 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
E-Spired Centre of Excellence The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road MK42 9HE	- not rated	695 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Academy Halsey Road , Kempston MK42 8AU	3out of 4	1,340 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bedford Girls' School Cardington Road , MK42 0BX	- not rated	1,370 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Polam School 45 Lansdowne Road , MK40 2BU	- not rated	1,559 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fat Pizza/The Fat Burger	36 Ampthill Road	446 yd
Greek Bites	2 Althorpe Street	563 yd
Mitchell's Table	Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street	794 yd
Top Dessert	43 Ford End Road	816 yd
Royal Sweets	57 Ford End Road	817 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gardeners Arms	The Gardeners Arms, 12 Sandhurst Road	499 yd
T Bar	The Keep, Bedford Road	506 yd
Meltis Sports and Social Club	Meltis Sports And Social Club, Miller Road	816 yd
Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club	290 Hillgrounds Road	828 yd
Addison Howard Centre	Addison Howard Park, Bedford Road	889 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bedford Fitness Camps		72 yd
S&D Fish 'n' Chips	34 Ampthill Road	446 yd
Jemz Caribbean Take Away	76 Ampthill Road	448 yd
London Sweet Centre	London Sweet Centre, 86 Ampthill Road	506 yd
Desi Grill	Unit 1, 124 Ampthill Road	615 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Service Station Shop	Morrisons, Ampthill Road	370 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Ampthill Road	370 yd
SAS Supermarket	Unit 2, 82 Ampthill Road	507 yd
Aldi	Aldi, Westville Road	514 yd
Tesco	8-12 Ford End Road	786 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kempston Indoor Bowls Club HILLGROUNDS ROAD	indoor bowls	827 yd
Meltis Sports And Social Club MILLER COURT	grass pitches	893 yd
Kempston Pool HILLGROUNDS ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	916 yd
Bedford College CAULDWELL STREET	health and fitness suite	924 yd
Bedford Free School CAULDWELL HOUSE CAULDWELL HOUSE CAULDWELL STREET		939 yd
Samsons Fitness MIDLAND ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,002 yd
Kempston Rovers Fc HILLGROUNDS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,013 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of MK42 9DS