Kempston South is an electoral ward and area within the town of Kempston, Bedfordshire, England.
| Kempston South | |
|---|---|
  Kempston South Location within Bedfordshire | |
| Population | 4,099 (2011 Census. Ward)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TL025468 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK42 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
The boundaries of Kempston South are approximately Elstow Road to the north, the A421 road to the south and east and Woburn Road to the west.
The area was developed from 1870 onwards under the name of Kempston New Town. In 1896 the settlement was absorbed into the Kempston Urban District. Today, Kempston Interchange Retail Park and the headquarters of Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service are located within the boundaries of Kempston South.
References
edit- ^ "Bedford Ward population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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