Normandy Close, Kempston, Bedford
House prices, sold prices and local information for MK42 8TE, MK42 8TF.
At a glance
15 property sales on Normandy Close, Kempston, Bedford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £252,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £198,700. Average sale prices rose from £245,000 in 2017 to £311,000 in 2025 (+27%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Normandy Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Normandy Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all MK42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 10 | £198,700 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £324,000 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £196,500 | 28 Jan 2022 |
Sold prices on Normandy Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 24 Oct 2025 | £252,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 31 Mar 2025 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 22 Sep 2023 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 47, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 11 May 2023 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 28 Jan 2022 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 21 Sep 2021 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 31 Aug 2021 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 26 Nov 2020 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 10 Jan 2020 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 11 Jan 2019 | £183,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 13 Aug 2018 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 22 Jun 2018 | £292,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 4 Apr 2018 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Normandy Close MK42 8TE | 8 Aug 2017 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Normandy Close MK42 8TF | 27 Jan 2017 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26, Normandy Close | £180,000 (Jan 2017) → £252,000 (Oct 2025) | +40% over 9 yrs |
| 37, Normandy Close | £165,000 (Aug 2021) → £180,000 (Sep 2023) | +9% over 2 yrs |
| 6, Normandy Close | £183,000 (Jan 2019) → £210,000 (Jan 2022) | +15% over 3 yrs |
| 45, Normandy Close | £160,000 (Apr 2018) → £175,000 (Nov 2020) | +9% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Normandy Close
Crime
420 crimes were reported within about a mile of Normandy Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 115 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 |
| Shoplifting | 63 |
| Other theft | 33 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Normandy Close is in or near 7 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Ivel in Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Flood alert area
- Area close to the River Great Ouse at Bedford Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Bedford Flood warning area
- Low lying areas close to the River Great Ouse at Kempston Flood warning area
- Wider area at risk from the River Great Ouse at Kempston Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Normandy Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camestone School 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John's School 178 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cauldwell School 415 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Peter Pan Nursery School 118 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Grange Academy 161 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Daubeney Academy 576 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Springfield Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bedford Road Primary Academy 365 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Bedford St Johns station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Bedford station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Kempston Hardwick station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Dunkirk Close (opp, Walcourt Road) 1 min walk
- Dunkirk Close (adj, Walcourt Road) 1 min walk
- Savannah Close (opp, Walcourt Road) 2 min walk
- Savannah Close (adj, Walcourt Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- King Street Surgery
273 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford · 0.6 mi - Queens Park Health Centre
23C Carlisle Road, Queen's Park, Bedford · 0.9 mi - Ashburnham Road Surgery
8 Ashburnham Road, Bedford · 1.0 mi - London Road Health Centre
84-86 London Road, Bedford · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 671 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,570 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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