What’s changing in Kempston
MK42, Bedford · within 1.5 miles of the middle · updated 17 October 2026
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House prices in Kempston
Over the last six months, 104 homes sold within 1.5 miles of Kempston. Half sold for more than £300,000 and half for less. The cheapest was £90,000 and the dearest £870,000.
- 3 Marina Court, BedfordTerraced house · Mon 24 Aug£260,000
- 22A Farrer Street, KempstonSemi-detached house · Fri 21 Aug£326,000
- 21 Rowan Close, Great DenhamSemi-detached house · Mon 17 Aug£400,000
- 81 Saxon Way, Great DenhamSemi-detached house · Mon 17 Aug£357,000
- 6 Mentmore Close, Great DenhamSemi-detached house · Mon 17 Aug£340,000
- 48 Magnolia Close, KempstonTerraced house · Fri 14 Aug£305,001
- 5 Pearcey Road, BedfordTerraced house · Fri 14 Aug£263,122
- 37 Romsey Way, ElstowSemi-detached house · Fri 14 Aug£309,500
Businesses in Kempston
Planning applications in Kempston
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Side extension at 6 Melrose Drive Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire
Single storey side extension
6 Melrose Drive Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9FH -
7 new homes at 33 Kempston Road Bedford Bedfordshire
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer windows and velux roof windows to the proposed roof. Conversion of single dwelling to form 7no. Residential Flats with associated car parking, boundary treatment and cycle parking and bins store
33 Kempston Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DX -
Side extension at Rear Of 33 - 39 High Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire
Proposed two storey side extension to provide additional office space and to provide replacement for existing timber shed. New timber cycle store shed and works to remove existing meal gate and fence to parking area to provide improved access.
Rear Of 33 - 39 High Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BT -
Phone mast at O/S 25 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire
1x 10m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
O/S 25 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QX -
Going green at Morrisons Car Park Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire
Removal of existing EV charging bays and the creation of EV charging zones, erection of jet wash bays, valet bays, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet, plant room, floodlights, and associated works.
Morrisons Car Park Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP -
Rear extension at 52 Durler Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire
Single storey rear extension.
52 Durler Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DH -
Rear extension at 30 Winifred Road Bedford Bedfordshire
Single storey side/rear extension including connection to and conversion of existing garage block.
30 Winifred Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4ES -
Home to business at 129 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire
Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it re…
129 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN
Fuel prices near Kempston
- UnleadedCheapest 173.9p at MFG Morrisons Bedford, 0.75 miles and 2 others · most around 174.4p · dearest 178.9p · 8 stations
- DieselCheapest 195.9p at Bedford Extra, 1.9 miles · most around 199.9p · dearest 203.9p · 8 stations
Within two miles, from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme, updated every half hour.
New food places and hygiene scores in Kempston
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Costa Coffee scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 19 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
UNIT 2 RILEY WAY, KEMPSTON, MK42 7GB -
Cafe Connect scored 5 out of 5 for hygiene
Inspected 16 Sept. 5 means "very good". A restaurant or café.
51 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, BEDFORD, MK40 4LE
Schools in Kempston
- Grange Academy Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 2
- Bedford Road Primary Academy Report card Jan 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1
- Rivertree Free School Not inspected since it opened in 2025
- Camestone School School remains Good (2022)
- Greys Education Centre Good (2024)
- Daubeney Academy Outstanding in 3, good in 1 (2025)
- Springfield Primary School Good (2022)
- Balliol Primary School Good (2022)
GPs, dentists and care in Kempston
- Kempston Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- Kempston Dental Practice Dentists aren’t rated · last checked 2019
- UHP Dental Care Dentists aren’t rated by the CQC
- King Street Surgery Good (2021)
- Rivermead Good (2025)
- Lavanda Villa Good (2023)
- Bedford House Good (2018)
- Bedford Lodge Good (2019)
Charities in Kempston
- King'S Arms Trust (Bedford) The principal objectives of the trust are the advancement of the Christian Religion in the UK and Overseas; the advancement for the public…
- Bedford Sports Foundation Promote sport and recreational activities by providing facilities for recreation and leisure for the benefit of the general public.
- Grace Community Church Bedford The Church exists to promote the Christian faith the good news of what God has done for us in itsimmediate community of Kempston and…
- Youturn Futures The coordination, management and delivery of multi-agency community safety initiatives to reduce crime and protect the public including:…
- Hanfia Ghousia Masjid The mosque is a centre providing prayers and worshipping facilities.Organises festivals.Provides funeral services in line with the…
Crime in Kempston
594 crimes were reported within 1.5 miles of Kempston in August 2026. The most common were violence (180), anti-social behaviour (102), shoplifting (82).